B2
grown-up vs mature vs ripe
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| grown-upadjective/ˈɡroʊn.ʌp/ | Meaning no longer a child; adult, or behaving in a sensible way like an adult | Goes with grown-up children | Example She has two grown-up children who live abroad. |
| matureadjective/məˈtʊr/ | Meaning behaving in a sensible, adult way; also fully grown or developed | Goes with emotionally mature | Example She's only sixteen, but she's very mature for her age. |
| ripeadjective/raɪp/ | Meaning ready to be picked and eaten; also ready or suitable for something to happen | Goes with ripe for | Example Pick the strawberries when they are fully ripe and deep red. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He lives near his daughter.