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Once we're willing to confront our emotional suffering, we begin making choices based on attraction instead of aversion, love instead of fear. Where we used to think about what was 'safe,' we now become interested in doing what seems right or fun or meaningful or ripe with possibilities.
Martha Beck

Meaning of "ripe" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RIPE

Old English rīpe; related to Old Saxon rīpi, Old High German rīfi, German reif.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RIPE

ripe  [raɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIPE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ripe is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RIPE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ripe in the English dictionary

The first definition of ripe in the dictionary is mature and ready to be eaten or used; fully developed. Other definition of ripe is mature enough to be eaten or used. Ripe is also fully developed in mind or body.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIPE


archetype
ˈɑːkɪˌtaɪp
genotype
ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp
gripe
ɡraɪp
hype
haɪp
logotype
ˈlɒɡəʊˌtaɪp
phenotype
ˈfiːnəʊˌtaɪp
pinstripe
ˈpɪnˌstraɪp
pipe
paɪp
prototype
ˈprəʊtəˌtaɪp
retype
ˌriːˈtaɪp
Skype
skaɪp
snipe
snaɪp
stereotype
ˈstɛrɪəˌtaɪp
stipe
staɪp
stripe
straɪp
subtype
ˈsʌbˌtaɪp
swipe
swaɪp
tintype
ˈtɪnˌtaɪp
type
taɪp
wipe
waɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIPE

rip off
rip on
rip up
Rip Van Winkle
rip-off
rip-off artist
rip-rap
rip-roaring
riparial
riparian
ripcord
ripely
ripen
ripener
ripeness
riper
ripidolite
ripieni
ripienist
ripieno

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIPE

baby wipe
bagpipe
downpipe
drainpipe
hornpipe
kipe
lipe
loipe
outlet pipe
overripe
peace pipe
precipe
recipe
Sergipe
sipe
tailpipe
tripe
wash-wipe
water pipe
wet wipe

Synonyms and antonyms of ripe in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RIPE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «ripe» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of ripe

Translation of «ripe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIPE

Find out the translation of ripe to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ripe from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ripe» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

成熟的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maduro
570 millions of speakers

English

ripe
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिपक्व
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَاضِج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

созревший
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maduro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mûr
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Masak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

reif
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

熟した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

여문
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mateng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chín
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பழுத்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

योग्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

olgun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maturo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dojrzały
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стиглий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

copt
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ώριμος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ryp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mogen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

moden
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ripe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIPE»

The term «ripe» is very widely used and occupies the 18.240 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIPE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ripe» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ripe» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ripe

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10 QUOTES WITH «RIPE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ripe.
1
Anita Baker
I would say that my peak was making my first million at the ripe age of 29, after the first album.
2
Martha Beck
Once we're willing to confront our emotional suffering, we begin making choices based on attraction instead of aversion, love instead of fear. Where we used to think about what was 'safe,' we now become interested in doing what seems right or fun or meaningful or ripe with possibilities.
3
Juliette Binoche
But I think it's a little different in Europe, because 40 is really the best age for a woman. That's when we hit our peak and become this ripe fruit.
4
Drew Bledsoe
You want hot days to get your fruit ripe but then you want it to cool off nicely at night so that the grapes stay on the vine longer and develop complexity.
5
Samantha Bond
Something like 'Sex And The City' was insulting - women all clawing on to their youth when there's such ripe territory in honestly exploring women's lives as they get older.
6
James Henry Breasted
By 3000 B.C. the art of Egypt was so ripe and so far advanced that it is surprising to find any student of early culture proposing that the crude contemporary art of the early Babylonians is the product of a civilization earlier than that of the Nile.
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Charles Bukowski
There will always be something to ruin our lives, it all depends on what or which finds us first. We are always ripe and ready to be taken.
8
Stephen Colbert
Status is always ripe for satire, status is always good for comedy.
9
Bobby Darin
Just call me a family man and an actor who digs his whole scene, side interests and all. Just say I feel mighty good at the ripe old age of 27.
10
Lea DeLaria
I can't discriminate? Oh, that's ripe, coming from a straight white man. What's the matter, baby doesn't feel like he belongs? Well why don't you try a place that was set up just for you? Like the world!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIPE»

Discover the use of ripe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ripe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables
Because they are beautiful. And satisfying. And you desire their freshness, flavor, and simplicity. That's why Ripe is arranged by color, not season.
Cheryl Sternman Rule, 2012
2
Ripe: A Cook in the Orchard
With a focus on fruit, Ripe is equal parts cookbook, primer on produce and gardening, and affectionate ode to the inspiration behind the book--Slater’s forty-foot backyard garden in London.
Nigel Slater, 2012
3
Ripe: the truth about growing older and the beauty of ...
The creators of a revolutionary Nike print campaign for women confront menopause, presenting quizzes, quotes, mock-screenplay excerpts, recipes, illustrations, and much more--all designed to encourage women to embrace change with grace.
Janet Champ, Charlotte Moore, 2005
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Ripe for the Picking
During the course of Annie Hawes' new book, local culinary superstar, Ciccio, gradually takes over as Annie's constant companion.
Annie Hawes, 2003
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The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big ...
Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself
Don Wood, 2009
6
Heads Ripe for Plucking
Beheadings, both literal and metaphorical are the subject of the six stories in Heads Ripe Plucking.
Maḥmūd Wardānī, 2008
7
The Juicy Tomatoes Guide to Ripe Living After 50
An upscale Red Hat Society, The Juicy Tomatoes Guide to Ripe Living after 50 artfully blends narrative and affirmation with practical advice on how to make the most of these exciting years.Readers will find warm and frank discussions on ...
Susan Swartz, 2006
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Ripe: new design in Australia
All those featured in RIPE have something in common: they aspire to a level of unsurpassed quality and have established themselves as some of the future leaders within their given discipline.
Steven Cornwell, 2000
9
Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir
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Mary Catherine Crowley, 1st World Library, 2005
10
Not Quite Ripe: A Memoir
Written with humour, passion, anguish and a natural flair for narrative, Not Quite Ripe is remarkable for its openness and arresting candour.
Debbie Byrne, Debra Byrne, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIPE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ripe is used in the context of the following news items.
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Singapore ripe for crowdfunding, 'but regulatory framework needed'
SINGAPORE: As the pick-up in entrepreneurial innovation and projects drives demand for alternative financing, Singapore is ripe for crowdfunding and the ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
2
The Time is Ripe: Summer fruit, veggies now abound at markets
The Time is Ripe is a monthly column written by Debra Morris, promotions coordinator for the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association. Contact her at ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jun 15»
3
IBAC hearing: Official not shocked over 2011 warning Education …
A former Victorian education official did not appear shocked when he was warned the department was "ripe for fraud", an anti-corruption inquiry has heard. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
4
Child abuse play performed with gusto
It happened at The Theatre Place, Haining Road, on Wednesday afternoon, right after a performance of Force Ripe, a play written, directed and produced by ... «Jamaica Gleaner, May 15»
5
Ripe Rides receives provincial approval to pick up passengers, but …
Ripe Rides cofounder Otis Perrick is pleased by the Passenger Transportation Board ruling, but also knows this isn't his final hurdle. Stephen Hui. «Straight.com, Apr 15»
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Are US Stocks Ripe for Retreat or Is There Room to Run?
April 8 -- Stifel Nicolaus' Chad Morganlander explains why the U.S. equity market may be ripe for a retreat. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bottom ... «Bloomberg, Apr 15»
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Young Guv: Ripe 4 LuvRipe 4 Luv (2015)
Published on March 23rd 2015 When John G. pitched Young Guv to the Punknews reviewers Facebook group, I was instantly intrigued. One of the guitarists of ... «Punknews.org, Mar 15»
8
Jamaica to trade ripe bananas with United Kingdom
Jamaican farmers will expand exports of bananas to the United Kingdom (UK) under a new push that will add ripe fruit to the line-up, alongside plans to ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Mar 15»
9
ConAgra Foods Ripe for Split-Up, Portfolio of Brands Oddly Mixed
ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG), one of the world's largest food processors with nearly $18 billion in annual revenue, appears ripe for a split-up. Industry watchers say ... «TheStreet.com, Mar 15»
10
Stream the Unlikely Power-Pop Album of the Year, Young Guv's …
Ripe 4 Luv is a beautiful album for beautiful people,” reads the fake label-head announcement email that accompanies the album on its SoundCloud page. «SPIN, Mar 15»

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