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Meaning of tall in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

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tall

/tɔːl/

Phonetics

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noun

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

adjective

  • (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.

    Example: Being tall is an advantage in basketball.

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

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

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

  • Obsequious; obedient.

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

  • Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.

  • Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.