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Tall

UK /["/tɔːl/"]/US /["/tɔːl/"]/

Definition

having a greater than average height

In simple words: having a greater height than average

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • high
  • lofty
  • elevated
  • towering
  • giant

Antonyms

  • short
  • low

Common mistakes

  • 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