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tall

Pronunciation: [tɔːl]

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Learn how to use tall in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical size”

(adjective) when someone or something is higher or longer than average. If you see a person or a building that reaches up high, you can say they are tall.

Example

The tall girl reached the top shelf easily.

Example

The short fence was not tall enough to keep the dog from jumping over it.

Example

How tall is that building?

Context: “measurements”

(adjective) when describing distances or heights. This is used for things that go high up, like trees or mountains.

Example

The tall tree gave us plenty of shade on a hot day.

Example

The bush is not tall; it's just a few inches off the ground.

Example

What is the tallest tree in your backyard?

Context: “figurative description”

(adjective) when talking about things that are considered big or impressive, even if they aren't literally high. Like saying a person has tall ambitions means they want to achieve great things.

Example

She has tall dreams of becoming a scientist one day.

Example

His short projects didn't seem as exciting as her tall aspirations.

Example

What are some of your tall goals for the future?

How to pronounce tall

Pronunciation: [tɔːl]

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