overripe
English meaning: Overripe
Definition
Too ripe, so that the fruit has become soft, mushy, and is starting to go bad. It is past the best stage for eating.
Example
“The overripe bananas were soft and brown.”
Another example: “The overripe bananas were too soft to eat, so she used them to make banana bread.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Food adjective for fruit that is too ripe and has become soft, mushy, and starting to spoil ('overripe bananas'). Often used when fruit is past its best. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'over-' (too much) plus 'ripe' (Old English 'rīpe').
Related Words
Common Collocations
- overripe banana
- overripe fruit
- slightly overripe
- overripe tomatoes
- overripe and mushy
- go overripe
Word Forms
overripe (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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