TALL

/tɔ:l/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having a greater than average height: Used to describe people, buildings, trees, or other objects that rise to a considerable height.
    • Exaggerated, hard to believe: Used informally to describe a story or claim that is difficult to accept as true.
    • Demanding, difficult to achieve: Used to describe a task or order that is impressively challenging.

  2. Noun:

    • A clothing size for a tall person: A size category in garments designed for people of above-average height.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective (Physical Height):
    • She is very tall for her age.
    • The city is known for its tall skyscrapers.
  • Adjective (Exaggerated):
    • He told us a tall tale about catching a fish as big as a car.
  • Adjective (Demanding):
    • Finishing the project in one day is a tall order.
Advanced Usage
  • "A tall story/tale": An account that is so exaggerated or fanciful it is hard to believe.
    • His excuse for being late was a real tall story.
  • "A tall order": A request or task that is very difficult to fulfill.
    • Asking for a perfect score on the test is a tall order.
  • "Tall talk": Boastful or exaggerated speech.
    • The politician's speech was full of tall talk and few concrete plans.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tallish (adj): Somewhat tall.
    • He was a tallish man with glasses.
  • Tallness (n): The quality or state of being tall.
    • Her tallness made her stand out in the crowd.
Synonyms
  • High: Having a great vertical extent (often for objects, not people).
  • Lofty: Of imposing height; also can mean noble or exalted in style.
  • Exaggerated: Represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.
Antonyms
  • Short: Of little height.
  • Petite: (For a person) attractively small and dainty.
  • Modest: Unassuming; not exaggerated.
Related Phrases
  • Stand tall: To stand proudly and confidently.
    • Despite the criticism, she continues to stand tall.
  • Walk tall: To feel proud and confident.
    • After winning the award, he walked tall.
Adjective
  1. too improbable to admit of belief
    • a tall story
  2. impressively difficult
    • a tall order
  3. lofty in style
    • he engages in so much tall talk, one never really realizes what he is saying
  4. great in vertical dimension; high in stature
    • tall people
    • tall buildings
    • tall trees
    • tall ships
Noun
  1. a garment size for a tall person

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