Overripe

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈraɪp/

Definitions of overripe

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'overripe' describes a fruit that is too ripe or past its prime.

Example Sentences

A1 The banana is overripe.

A2 She accidentally bought an overripe avocado.

B1 The overripe fruit was too mushy to eat.

B2 The overripe tomatoes had to be thrown away.

C1 The overripe bananas were perfect for making banana bread.

C2 The overripe peaches had a strong, sweet smell.

Examples of overripe in a Sentence

formal The overripe fruit was no longer suitable for sale at the market.

informal I accidentally left the bananas out too long and now they're overripe.

slang Dude, these peaches are totally overripe, they're mushy as heck.

figurative The overripe relationship between the two countries was on the brink of collapse.

Grammatical Forms of overripe

• past tense: overripened
• plural: overripes
• comparative: more overripe
• superlative: most overripe
• present tense: overripens
• future tense: will overripen
• perfect tense: has overripened
• continuous tense: is overripening
• singular: overripe
• positive degree: overripe
• infinitive: to overripen
• gerund: overripening
• participle: overripened

Origin and Evolution of overripe

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overripe' originated from the combination of 'over' meaning excessively or too much, and 'ripe' meaning fully matured or ready to eat.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe fruits that were past their prime and too mature, 'overripe' has evolved to also describe things that are past their peak or no longer desirable due to being excessively mature or advanced.