Meaning of the word tall in English

What does tall mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tall

US /tɑːl/

UK /tɔːl/

of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an adult or full-grown animal) relative to the width of the body.

Example:

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He is a very tall man.

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The building is incredibly tall.

Synonym:

high lofty towering

Antonym:

short

(of a story or claim) difficult to believe; exaggerated.

Example:

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That's a pretty tall tale.

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His claims were a bit tall for me to believe.

Synonym:

exaggerated implausible unbelievable

Antonym:

believable credible

Related Word:

tall tale tall order