tall

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /tɔːl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /tɔl/

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Adjective

Positive tall

Comparative taller

Superlative tallest

A tall man.

1. If something is tall, there is a long distance from the bottom to the top.
   • Synonym: high

   The man was so tall that he hit his head coming in the door.

   There are too many tall buildings in Toronto.