ripe

/ɹaɪp/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Of a fruit, vegetable, seed, etc., ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature.

2

Of a food, advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow.

3

Having attained its full development; mature; perfected.

4

Of a sore, tumor, etc., maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge.

5

Ready for action or effect; prepared.

6

Ofa person, ready, willing, eager.

7

Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.

8

Intoxicated.

9

Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law.

10

Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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