Definition of tall
1a
: high in stature
b
: of a specified height
five feet tall
2a
: of considerable height
tall trees
b
: long from bottom to top
a tall book
c
: of a higher growing variety or species of plant
3a
: 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
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The first known use of tall was in the 15th century
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