Definitions

ripe

[rahyp] / raɪp /

ADJECTIVE

fully developed; experienced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mature overdue plump prepared ready

WEAK

accomplished adult aged completed conditioned consummate enlightened enriched filled out finished fit full full-blown full-fledged fully grown grown grown-up in readiness increased informed judicious learned matured mellow perfected prime ripened sagacious seasoned skilled skillful sound timely usable versed well-timed wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

immature unprepared unready

WEAK

inexperienced inopportune undeveloped unfavorable unripe untimely

ADJECTIVE

favorable, ideal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opportune suitable

WEAK

auspicious right timely

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unsuitable

WEAK

immature inexperienced inopportune undeveloped unfavorable unripe untimely

Example Sentences

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An arborist knows when a tree is hurt, sick or ripe to cause trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal

We packed our tools and any foodstuffs we’d harvested into the large straw farming baskets, along with ripe fruit from the farm to snack on, if there was any.

From Literature

The situation could be ripe for investors seeking pairs trades.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the ripe old age of 67, the Grammy Awards are still considered "music's biggest night".

From BBC

Or you have young kids, ripe for introduction to skiing or snowboarding.

From Los Angeles Times

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