English

tall

tɔl, tɑl, tɔːl, tɑːl
Meaning: having a vertical extent greater than the average
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: tɑl, tɔːl, tɑːl

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Example sentences

She is very tall for her age.
She is very tall for her age.
My brother is taller than me.
My brother is taller than me.
She is taller than her brother.
She is taller than her brother.
The skyscraper is the tallest building in the city.
The skyscraper is the tallest building in the city.
The children like to climb the tall tree in the garden.
The children like to climb the tall tree in the garden.

Usage Notes

Used to describe people, buildings, or trees that have more than average height. Often used after a measurement (e.g., 'six feet tall').

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