Synonyms for

Ripe

Verb / raɪp / Another word for ripe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

mature developed ready complete

Informal

ready good to go perfect

Literary

mellow full-blown

Antonyms

unripe green immature raw underdeveloped sour

Common collocations

  • fully ripe
  • perfectly ripe
  • ripe fruit
  • ripe for
  • ripe old age
  • ripe tomato
  • ripe banana
  • ripe cheese

Word family

noun ripeness
verb ripen
adjective ripe
adverb ripenly

Usage note

Primarily used for fruits and vegetables, but can also describe a person or situation that is ready or fully developed. Avoid using for unripe items.

Example sentences

  1. The strawberries are ripe and juicy.
  2. The avocado is not ripe yet.
  3. The apple is ripe and ready to be picked.
  4. The peach is ripe and sweet.
  5. The tomato is not quite ripe.

Quotes

  • The grapes are ripe; the wine must be made.
  • The fruit is ripe, but not necessarily sweet.
  • The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education. - Mark Twain

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