Definition of tall

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tall    (tôl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
tall·er, tall·est

1. 1. Having greater than ordinary height: a tall woman.
   2. Having considerable height, especially in relation to width; lofty: tall trees.
2. Having a specified height: a plant three feet tall.
3. Informal Fanciful or exaggerated; boastful: tall tales of heroic exploits.
4. Impressively great or difficult: a tall order to fill.
5. Archaic Excellent; fine.

ADVERB:

With proud bearing; straight: stand tall.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, brave, quick, from Old English getæl, swift; see del-² in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
tallish(Adjective), tallness(Noun)