adjective, rip·er, rip·est. having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured. resembling such fruit, as in ruddiness and fullness: ripe, red lips.

Is Ripe an adjective or a noun?

adjective. /raɪp/ (riper, ripest) 1(of fruit or crops) fully grown and ready to be eaten Pick the tomatoes before they get too ripe. opposite unripe.

Is Ripe a noun or a verb?

Ripe can be a noun, an adjective or a verb.