tall

/tɔːl//tɔl//tɑl/

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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

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Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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Simple pronunciation

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noun

1. (possibly nonstandard) Someone or something that is tall.

adjective

1. (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.

"Being tall is an advantage in basketball."

2. (of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.

3. (of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.

4. (of a cup of coffee) A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.

5. Obsequious; obedient.

6. Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.

7. Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.

8. Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.

≠ Antonyms

low low-rise short short

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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