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Definition of 'tall'English
Adjective
( er)
(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.
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Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
(of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
(chiefly|US|of a cup of coffee) A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.
(obsolete) Obsequious; obedient.
(obsolete) Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
(obsolete) Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
(archaic) Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.
Antonyms
* (of a person) short
* (of a building) short, low, low-rise
Derived terms
* stand tall
* tall in the saddle
* tall order
( rel-mid)
* tall story
* tall tale
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Similar to 'tall'ttyl, teal, tell, tail, tool, till, toll, toil, towel, tel, til, thoil, thiol, tewel, tael, twill, tweel, thial, thill, teel, twell, tahil, teil, thowl
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