tall

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /tɔːl/
• (America) IPA: /tɔl/
• (cot-caught) IPA: /tɑl/

Adjective

tall (comparative taller, superlative tallest)

1. (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.

   Being tall is an advantage in basketball.

2. (of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
3. (of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
4. (chiefly, US, of a cup of coffee) A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces. attention en
5. (obsolete) Obsequious; obedient.
6. (obsolete) Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
7. (obsolete) Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
8. (archaic) Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.

Antonyms

• (of a person) short
• (of a building) short, low, low-rise

Translations

• French: grand
• German: groß, lang
• Italian: alto
• Portuguese: alto
• Russian: высо́кий
• Spanish: alto

Translations

• French: haut
• German: hoch
• Italian: alto
• Portuguese: alto
• Russian: высо́кий
• Spanish: alto

Translations

• Portuguese: exagerado

Noun

tall (plural talls)

1. (possibly, nonstandard) Someone or something that is tall.

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