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- [rahyp]
- /raɪp/
- /raɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahyp]
- /raɪp/
Definitions of riper word
- adjective riper 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. 1
- adjective riper resembling such fruit, as in ruddiness and fullness: ripe, red lips. 1
- adjective riper advanced to the point of being in the best condition for use, as cheese or beer. 1
- adjective riper fully grown or developed, as animals when ready to be killed and used for food. 1
- adjective riper arrived at the highest or a high point of development or excellence; mature. 1
- adjective riper of mature judgment or knowledge: ripe scholars; a ripe mind. 1
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Origin of riper
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English rīpe; cognate with Dutch rijp, German reif; akin to Old English ripan to reap
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Parts of speech for Riper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
riper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.