tall
Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.
Exemples
3 sur 5My brother is very tall and plays basketball.
My brother is very tall and plays basketball.
The cityscape is defined by several exceptionally tall towers.
The cityscape is defined by several exceptionally tall towers.
That guy is super tall!
That guy is super tall!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the two 'll's in the word 'tall' as two long legs or two high ladders reaching up.
Quiz rapide
The ______ building has over 100 floors.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : tall
Exemples
My brother is very tall and plays basketball.
everydayMy brother is very tall and plays basketball.
The cityscape is defined by several exceptionally tall towers.
formalThe cityscape is defined by several exceptionally tall towers.
That guy is super tall!
informalThat guy is super tall!
Tall structures must be engineered to withstand high wind speeds.
academicTall structures must be engineered to withstand high wind speeds.
We require a tall shelf to maximize vertical storage in the warehouse.
businessWe require a tall shelf to maximize vertical storage in the warehouse.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a tall order
a difficult task
a tall tale
an exaggerated or unbelievable story
stand tall
to be proud and confident
Souvent confondu avec
Use 'tall' for narrow, upright things like people or trees; use 'high' for things far above the ground like mountains or clouds.
Use 'long' for horizontal distance; 'tall' is strictly for vertical height.
Notes d'usage
Use 'tall' when describing the height of people, animals, and narrow objects like buildings. For mountains or objects that are wide as well as high, 'high' is often more appropriate.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'He is very high' when describing height. In English, 'high' used for people usually means they are under the influence of drugs.
Astuce mémo
Think of the two 'll's in the word 'tall' as two long legs or two high ladders reaching up.
Origine du mot
From the Old English word 'getæl', which originally meant prompt, active, or swift.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking cultures, being tall is often associated with leadership roles or athletic prowess.
Quiz rapide
The ______ building has over 100 floors.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : tall
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