CEFR A1

tall

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: high, lofty, towering

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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."

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