Cool MateMeaning of Be tall
To have a greater height than average.
In simple words: To have a high height.
Be tall in a sentence
- John is very tall and can easily reach the top shelf.
- If you want to be tall, you should eat healthy foods.
- Many basketball players are tall, which helps them play better.
- She always wanted to be tall like her model idol.
- They said the building will be tall once finished.
How to use Be tall
Used generally to describe a person's height; not typically used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
be + adjective
Memory hint
Tall sounds like 'all,' so imagine someone saying, 'You are all tall!'
Related words
Collocations with Be tall
- become tall
- grow tall
- stay tall
Synonyms for Be tall
- lofty
- high
- elevated
- towering
- grande
Common mistakes with Be tall
- Confusing 'tall' with 'big' - tall means height, while big can mean size.
- Using 'be tall' for objects - it’s usually reserved for living beings.
Be tall appears in
Be tall in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طويل القامة
أن يكون لديك طول كبير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
লম্বা হওয়া
উঁচু হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Groß sein
Eine hohe Körpergröße haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Ser alto
Tener mucha altura.
- Persianفارسی
بلند بودن
داشتن قد بلند.
- FrenchFrançais
Être grand
Avoir une grande taille.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लम्बा होना
ऊँचा होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Essere alto
Avere un'altezza elevata.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ser alto
Ter uma altura elevada.
- RussianРусский
Быть высоким
Быть высокого роста.
- Urduاردو
لمبا ہونا
اونچا ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
个子高
身高很高。
More chunks like Be tall
- High
- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
- Doesn't matter now
This phrase indicates that something is no longer of concern or importance.
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Frequently asked questions about Be tall
What does Be tall mean?
To have a high height.
What is the definition of Be tall?
To have a greater height than average.
How do you use Be tall in a sentence?
John is very tall and can easily reach the top shelf.
Can you give another example of Be tall?
If you want to be tall, you should eat healthy foods.
What are synonyms for Be tall?
Common alternatives include lofty, high, elevated, towering, grande.
What words go with Be tall?
It commonly pairs with become tall, grow tall, stay tall.
What are common mistakes when using Be tall?
Confusing 'tall' with 'big' - tall means height, while big can mean size. Using 'be tall' for objects - it’s usually reserved for living beings.
How do you pronounce Be tall?
US: //bi tɔl//, UK: //biː tɔːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Be tall?
Used generally to describe a person's height; not typically used in formal writing.