tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness.

(Definition of tall from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

You use tall to describe things which are higher than usual, but which are also much higher than they are wide. So, for example, you talk about a tall tree or a tall chimney.

You use tall to ask or talk about the height of someone or something. How tall are you? I'm only 5ft tall, and I look younger than my age. I am already as tall as she is. Tony, my oldest, is …

Definition of tall adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

tall (tôl), adj., -er, -est, adv. — adj. having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: a tall woman; tall grass. having stature or height as specified: a man six feet tall. large in amount …

tall meaning, definition, what is tall: a person, building, tree etc that is tal...: Learn more.

If you can easily slap the ceiling with the palm of your hand, you're tall. The measure of your height tells you exactly how tall you are.

The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall. While all three words mean "above the average in height," tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its …

TALL meaning: 1. having a greater than average height: 2. used to describe or ask about the height of someone or…. Learn more.