tall
Translation
tall
Examples
He is a very tall man.
He is a very tall man.
The building is very tall.
The building is very tall.
That's a tall order.
That's a tall order.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describes a noun a tall building
Similar Words
Synonyms: high, lofty; Antonyms: short
Etymology
From Old English 'getæl' meaning 'swift, prompt'. The sense 'high in stature' developed later.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tall giraffe reaching for leaves on a tree.