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tall

UK
/tɔːl/
US
/tɔl/

Translations

talladjective
taller
Comp.
tallest
Super.
UK
/tɔːl/
US
/tɔl/
The tall building can be seen from miles away.
Высокое здание видно за много миль.
She wore a tall hat to the party.
Она надела длинную шляпу на вечеринку.
Additional translations
высокомерный
крупный
значительный
большой
Synonyms
lofty
elevated
towering
statuesque
lengthy
grand
soaring
high
Antonyms
short
tallnoun
talls
pl
UK
/tɔːl/
US
/tɔl/
Informal bar terminology for a mixed drink served in a tall glass.
talladverb
Informal usage meaning ‘in a proud or upright manner’

Definitions

talladjective
Having a greater than average height.
The tall man could easily reach the top shelf without a ladder.
Having a specified height.
The building is 50 stories tall.
Impressively great or high in stature.
The tall trees in the forest created a majestic canopy.
Difficult to believe; exaggerated.
He told a tall tale about catching a fish as big as a car.
Of a drink or glass: higher than standard in proportion, typically containing more non-alcoholic mixer.
She ordered a tall latte with extra foam.
Requiring significant effort, skill, or resources to accomplish; challenging or difficult.
Delivering the project within a week is a tall order.
tallnoun
An alcoholic mixed drink served in a tall glass, usually with a larger proportion of mixer.
"I'll take a gin and tonic tall," he said to the bartender.
talladverb
In a proud, upright, or confident manner.
She stood tall despite the criticism.
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