tall

US /tɑːl/
UK /tɑːl/
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1.

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

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He is a very tall man.
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The building is incredibly tall.
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highloftytowering
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short
2.

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

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That's a pretty tall tale.
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His claims were a bit tall for me to believe.
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exaggeratedimplausibleunbelievable
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believablecredible
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