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ripened vs mature

mature vs ripened

ripened and mature both are adjectives.

ripened is not a verb while mature is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ripened No Yes No No
mature No Yes Yes No
ripened (adjective) mature (adjective)
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable) having reached full natural growth or development
characteristic of maturity
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
fully considered and perfected
ripened (verb) mature (verb)
cause to ripen and discharge pus
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
grow old or older
become due for repayment
cause to ripen or develop fully
develop and work out fully in one's mind
Difference between ripened and mature

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