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ripe
adjective
Far along in time
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adjective
Far along in time
“A man of advanced age”
adjective
At the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge
“A ripe mind”
adjective
Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
“Ripe peaches”
adjective
Most suitable or right for a particular purpose
“A good time to plant tomatoes”
adjective
Fully prepared or eager
“The colonists were ripe for revolution”
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A man of advanced age
Advanced in years
A ripe old age
The ripe age of 90
A ripe mind
Ripe peaches
Full-bodied mature wines
A good time to plant tomatoes
The right time to act
The time is ripe for great sociological changes
The colonists were ripe for revolution
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