Meaning & use
tall
Having a greater than average height; extending far upward.
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The tall skyscraper towered over every other building in the downtown skyline.
He was the tallest player on the basketball team by nearly six inches.
A note on using this word
Tall usually describes people, buildings, and trees, while 'high' is preferred for things measured from the ground but not standing upright, like mountains or ceilings.
Words with a similar meaning
highlofty
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