English · Adjectives
riper
/ˈraɪpər/
[/ˈraɪpər/]
comparative of ripe
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'ripe'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more ripe than the other.
Example
This banana is riper than that one.
This banana is riper than that one.
Etymology
From 'ripe' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.