Wondering what height is considered 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. We break it down by gender, country, and cultureβplus tips for tall fashion, fit, and confidence.
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Definition of tall adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. 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 deficitβthat's a tall order Not likely to be true:[before a noun] a tall tale
In a proud, erect manner
Having a relatively great height Of more than average stature See examples of tall used in a sentence. The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall
