1. Noun
The bank of a river.
2. Adjective form
Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.
3. Adjective form
Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine.
4. Adjective form
Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate.
5. Adjective form
Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
6. Adjective form
Ready for action or effect; prepared.
7. Adjective form
Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
8. Adjective form
Intoxicated.
9. Verb
To ripen; to grow ripe.
10. Verb
To mature; to ripen.
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