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tall
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- pronunciation:
- tawl
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
taller, tallest |
| definition 1: |
When someone is tall, it means that their body is big from their head to their feet. When buildings or trees are tall, they go up high.
My dad is very tall. The basketball coach wanted him to play basketball in high school, but my dad didn't think he was good enough.The trees in the park are very tall because they have been growing a long time.
- synonyms:
- high
- antonyms:
- short, small
- similar words:
- big, large
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| definition 2: |
If you are five feet tall, it means you are five feet high when you are standing.
My little brother is only three feet tall. He can't go on some of the rides at the amusement park.- synonyms:
- high
- antonyms:
- wide
- similar words:
- long
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| related words: |
high |
| derivation: |
tallness (n.) |
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