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单词 tallness
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tall

adjective

ˈtȯl How to pronounce tall (audio)
1
a
: high in stature
b
: of a specified height
five feet tall
2
a
: of considerable height
tall trees
b
: long from bottom to top
a tall book
c
: of a higher growing variety or species of plant
3
a
: large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree
a tall order to fill
b
: pompous, high-flown
tall talk about the vast mysteries of life W. A. White
c
: highly exaggerated : incredible, improbable
a tall story
4
obsolete : brave, courageous
tall adverb
tallish
ˈtȯ-lish How to pronounce tall (audio)
adjective
tallness
ˈtȯl-nəs How to pronounce tall (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • altitudinous
  • high
  • lofty
  • towering
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Example Sentences

All the children in my family grew up to be very tall. My mother is short but my father is fairly tall. The giraffe is the tallest animal. The drinks were served in tall glasses. She is five feet tall.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English tal, probably from Old English getæl quick, ready; akin to Old High German gizal quick

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

tall 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtȯl How to pronounce tall (audio)
taller; tallest
1
: having unusually great height
2
: of a stated height
ten feet tall
3
: made up
a tall tale

tall

2 of 2

adverb

: so as to be or look tall
Stand tall and straight.

tallness

noun

as in loftiness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • loftiness
  • highness
  • stature
  • height
  • inches
  • elevation
  • altitude
  • rise
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