Main Entry: tall

Pronunciation: \ˈtȯl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English tal, probably from Old English getæl quick, ready; akin to Old High German gizal quick

Date: 15th century

1 obsolete : brave, courageous
2 a : high in stature b : of a specified height <five feet tall>
3 a : of considerable height <tall trees> b : long from bottom to top <a tall book> c : of a higher growing variety or species of plant
4 a : large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree <a tall order to fill> b : pompous, high-flown <tall talk about the vast mysteries of life — W. A. White> c : highly exaggerated : incredible, improbable <a tall story>

synonyms see high

— tall adverb

— tall·ish \ˈtȯ-lish\ adjective

— tall·ness \ˈtȯl-nəs\ noun