A1adjective 1K

Tall

🇬🇧 UK /["/tɔːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tɔːl/"]/

Meaning of Tall

having a greater than average height

In simple words: having a greater height than average

Tall in a sentence

• She's tall and thin.
• the tallest building in the world
• tall trees/chimneys
• a tall glass of iced tea
• He's **grown taller** since I last saw him.
• How tall are you?
• He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds.
• Suddenly he seemed to stand taller.

How to use Tall

Use 'tall' when describing the height of people or objects. In informal contexts, 'tall' can be used for stature, while formal writing would require specificity (e.g., 'height of 6 feet').

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a tall tree reaching up to the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Tall

• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Tall

• high
• lofty
• elevated
• towering
• giant

Opposites of Tall

• short
• low

Common mistakes with Tall

• Using 'tall' for short objects (e.g., saying 'the small building is tall')
• Confusing 'tall' with 'big' when referring to width or volume
• Using 'taller' instead of 'tall' when comparing more than two items

Frequently asked questions about Tall

What does Tall mean?

having a greater height than average

What is the definition of Tall?

having a greater than average height

How do you use Tall in a sentence?

She's tall and thin.

Can you give another example of Tall?

the tallest building in the world

What are synonyms for Tall?

Common alternatives include high, lofty, elevated, towering, giant.

What is the opposite of Tall?

Opposite meanings include short, low.

What words go with Tall?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Tall?

Using 'tall' for short objects (e.g., saying 'the small building is tall') Confusing 'tall' with 'big' when referring to width or volume Using 'taller' instead of 'tall' when comparing more than two items

How do you pronounce Tall?

US: /["/tɔːl/"]/, UK: /["/tɔːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tall?

Use 'tall' when describing the height of people or objects. In informal contexts, 'tall' can be used for stature, while formal writing would require specificity (e.g., 'height of 6 feet').

What CEFR level is Tall?

"Tall" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.