Ripe

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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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