Definition: far along in time
Usage: a man of advanced age; advanced in years; a ripe old age; the ripe age of 90
Similar words: late
Definition: being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
Usage: late evening; late 18th century; a late movie; took a late flight; had a late breakfast
Synonyms: ripe
Definition: at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge
Usage: a ripe mind
Definition: fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
Usage: ripe peaches; full-bodied mature wines
Definition: of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable)
Usage: mature well-aged cheeses
Similar words: mellow, mellowed
Definition: having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
Usage: a mellow port; mellowed fruit
Similar words: overripe
Definition: too ripe and beginning to turn soft
Definition: most suitable or right for a particular purpose
Usage: a good time to plant tomatoes; the right time to act; the time is ripe for great sociological changes
Similar words: opportune
Definition: suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
Usage: an opportune place to make camp; an opportune arrival
Synonyms: ripe
Definition: fully prepared or eager
Usage: the colonists were ripe for revolution
Similar words: ready
Definition: completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
Usage: get ready; she is ready to resign; the bridge is ready to collapse; I am ready to work; ready for action; ready for use; the soup will be ready in a minute; ready to learn to read