
Ripe
Sensory Clues
Ripe often involves sensory indicators such as color, softness, or aroma indicating edibility.

The tomato turned a deep red, showing it was ripe.
Not Overripe
Be careful—'ripe' means ready to eat, not overripe or too soft, which may imply decay.

The bananas are ripe, but tomorrow they might be too mushy.
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