English · Adjectives
tall
/tɔːl/
[/tɔːl/]
high in height
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of more than average height, especially of people or buildings.
Example
Her brother is so tall that he has to bend down to walk through most doorways.
Her brother is so tall that he has to bend down to walk through most doorways.
Etymology
From Old English 'getæl' (swift, prompt); the height sense is later.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for people, trees, and buildings rather than general height.