(definition of tall from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press) In a proud, erect manner Having a relatively great height
Very Tall Girl
Of more than average stature
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The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall While all three words mean above the average in height, tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness. Made specifically for height, our clothing is designed to fit tall men and women Each piece is functionally built in multiple tall lengths so you don't have to compromise on fit.
You use tall to ask or talk about the height of someone or something I'm only 5ft tall, and i look younger than my age I am already as tall as she is. Definition of tall adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
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You use tall to describe things which are higher than usual, but which are also much higher than they are wide So, for example, you talk about a tall tree or a tall chimney. Having the height mentioned:[after a noun] a man six feet tall Large in amount or degree:[before a noun] reducing the deficit—that's a tall order
Not likely to be true:[before a noun] a tall tale
