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ripely

 

[ หˆraษชpli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

timing, state

Ripely refers to a state of being fully developed or mature, especially in the context of fruit or crops. It signifies that something is at its optimal condition for consumption or use. This term implies that the item is not only ready but ideally suited for its purpose. It is often used in agricultural contexts to indicate that the produce is harvested at the right time.

Synonyms

fully developed, maturely, ready

Examples of usage

  • The apples were picked ripely from the tree.
  • The tomatoes ripely sat on the vine, bursting with flavor.
  • She waited until the peaches ripely were ready for picking.

Translations

Translations of the word "ripely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maduro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคชเค•เฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reif

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทั€ั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dojrzaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆ็†Ÿใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรปr

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maduro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ™์„ฑ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุถุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zralรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrelรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ็†Ÿ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพroskaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ัะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yetkin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maduro

Etymology

The word 'ripely' comes from the adjective 'ripe,' which originated from the Old English word 'rฤซpe' meaning 'mature, prepared.' The adjective has been used since around the 12th century to describe fruits and vegetables that are at their peak condition for eating or cooking. The transformation into the adverb 'ripely' allows for a more precise description of actions, emphasizing that they are done at the peak of ripeness or maturity. The word has retained its agricultural connotation over the centuries, signaling the importance of timing in harvesting produce, which was critical for early agrarian societies. Over time, the use of 'ripely' has also expanded into metaphorical contexts, describing other situations of maturity or readiness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,524, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.