Pronunciation

/rɪˈpɛn/

Definitions

Noun

• Ripe fruit: A fruit that has fully matured and is ready to be picked or eaten. For example: “The garden was filled with ripe tomatoes.”
• Verb: To become fully developed or mature, especially in regard to a fruit or vegetable. For example: “The apples on the tree are starting to ripen.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of something that has reached its peak in maturity or quality. For example: “Her writing has ripened over the years.”

Phrases

• “Fruit ripens in the sun.”
• “Ripening process”
• “Ripe for harvest”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The farmer harvested the perfectly ripe corn from the field.”
• Verb: “The berries need a few more days to ripen before we can pick them.”
• Adjective: “Her ideas have ripened after years of experience.”

Synonyms

• Mature
• Fully grown
• Ready
• Advanced
• Developed -臻于成熟

Antonyms

• Unripe
• Immature
• Green
• Unripe (as in fruit)
• Undeveloped