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What Does Ripe Mean?

Adjective

  • Ready to be picked or eaten, like ripe apples.
  • Soft and tasty, like ripe cheese.
  • Fully grown and ready.

Verb

  • To make something ready to eat.

Noun

  • A fruit or vegetable that is ready to eat.

Ripe — Full Explanation

Ripe means that a fruit or vegetable has grown enough and is ready to be picked and eaten. For example, a ripe apple is red and juicy.

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Ripe Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पका (paka)

paka

पकने वाला (pakne wala)

pakne wala

पका हुआ (paka hua)

paka hua

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripe

What does 'ripe' mean?
'Ripe' means that a fruit or vegetable is fully grown and ready to eat.
How do you pronounce 'ripe'?
You pronounce 'ripe' like this: 'ripe' (it rhymes with 'pipe').
What is the origin of the word 'ripe'?
The word 'ripe' comes from Old English 'rīpe', which means 'mature' or 'ready'.
What is the meaning of 'ripe' in Kannada?
The word 'ripe' in Kannada is 'ಪಕ್ವ' (Pakva).