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(adj) advanced
far along in time
a man of advanced age; advanced in years; a ripe old age; the ripe age of 90
(adj) mature
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
ripe peaches; full-bodied mature wines
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
a good time to plant tomatoes; the right time to act; the time is ripe for great sociological changes