Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something mature or fully developed; to be ready for use or consumption

“The fruit will ripen in the sun.”

2. adjective

fully grown or developed, and ready to be eaten or used; fully mature or ready

“The ripe tomatoes were perfect for making a salad.”

3. noun

the state of being fully grown or developed, and ready to be eaten or used

“The farmer checked the ripeness of the fruit.”

4. noun

a ripe or overripe part of something, especially a fruit or vegetable

“The ripe part of the pineapple was sweet.”