Ripe(n.) The bank of a river.
Ripe(superl.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.
Ripe(superl.) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine.
Ripe(superl.) Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate.
Ripe(superl.) Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
Ripe(superl.) Ready for action or effect; prepared.
Ripe(superl.) Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
Ripe(superl.) Intoxicated.
Ripe(v. i.) To ripen; to grow ripe.
Ripe(v. t.) To mature; to ripen.
Ripely(adv.) Maturely; at the fit time.
Ripeness(n.) The state or quality of being ripe; maturity;; completeness; perfection; as, the ripeness of grain; ripeness of manhood; ripeness of judgment.
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