the bank of a river.-ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.-advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine.-having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate.-maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.-ready for action or effect; prepared.-like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.-intoxicated.-to ripen; to grow ripe.-to mature; to ripen.