tall (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /tɔːl/

Definition

Having a great or greater than average height.

Examples

• The redwood tree is the tallest living thing on Earth.

• She is much taller than her brother.

• He's a tall man with a friendly smile.

How to Use tall

tall for [someone/something] (prepositional phrase)

Having a height that is considered large for one's age or species. — "At 10 years old, she was already tall for her age."

Synonyms of tall

Words with a similar meaning to tall:

• high
• lofty
• towering

Antonyms of tall

Words with the opposite meaning to tall:

• short
• small

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