tall
word
/ˈtɔɫ/
tawl
/tˈɔːl/
tawl
Definition
Having greater height than average or than expected. It is mainly used for people, buildings, trees, and other things that grow or rise upward.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'tall' mainly for things with noticeable vertical height: 'a tall person', 'a tall building', 'a tall tree'. For mountains, walls, or general measurement, 'high' is often more natural. 'Tall' is not usually used for age or level, and it can sound slightly positive or neutral when describing people.
Spanish: alto - altaPortuguese (BR): alto - altaPortuguese (PT): alto - altaChinese (Simplified): 高的Chinese (Traditional): 高的Hindi: लंबा - लंबीArabic: طويل - طويلةBengali: লম্বাRussian: высокийJapanese: 背が高いVietnamese: caoKorean: 키가 크다 - 높다 (사물)Turkish: uzunUrdu: لمباIndonesian: tinggi
Example Sentences
My brother is very tall.
basic
That is a tall tree.
basic
The hotel is tall and easy to see.
basic
Wow, your daughter got so tall this year!
natural
He's tall, but his younger brother is even taller.
natural
I need a step stool because these shelves are too tall for me.
natural