ripe
Pronunciation: [raɪp]
Word
Context: "food"
(adjective) when fruits or vegetables are fully grown and ready to eat. It means they have changed color, softened, and taste good.
Example
The apples on the tree are ripe and delicious.
Example
The bananas are not ripe; they are still green and hard.
Example
How can you tell if a peach is ripe enough to eat?
Context: "maturity"
(adjective) when a person or idea has developed fully and is ready for something important. It means they are prepared and capable.
Example
She felt ripe for a big new challenge in her career.
Example
He is not ripe for leadership yet; he still needs more experience.
Example
Is the project ripe for implementation, or does it need more work?
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