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  1. 1. n. The bank of a river. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain. Source: opted
  3. 3. superl. Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine. Source: opted
  4. 4. superl. Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate. Source: opted
  5. 5. superl. Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc. Source: opted
  6. 6. superl. Ready for action or effect; prepared. Source: opted
  7. 7. superl. Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness. Source: opted
  8. 8. superl. Intoxicated. Source: opted
  9. 9. v. i. To ripen; to grow ripe. Source: opted
  10. 10. v. t. To mature; to ripen. Source: opted
  11. 11. adj. fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used Source: wordnet
  12. 12. adj. fully prepared or eager Source: wordnet

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