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ripe

adjectivemasculinegeneral usevery common/mɐˈduɾu/ma·du·ro

Definition

1

Having reached full development or the ideal point of maturation (fruit, person, idea); prudent, sensible.

Usage examples

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
He made a mature decision after much reflection.

Common combinations

ripe fruitripe agemature thoughtripe cheese