tall

Having a top that is far up (contrast: deep (having a bottom that is far down' ).); Having great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the head) when standing. (For instance, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be deemed tall.)

• Her brother is very tall.

  Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC BY 2.0 FR

• His brother is very tall.

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Having a top that is far up (contrast: deep (having a bottom that is far down' ).); Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent

Having a top that is far up (contrast: deep (having a bottom that is far down' ).); Smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces (~ 230 ml)

Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale

Old senses that arose before the height-related senses; Obsequious; obedientrare

Old senses that arose before the height-related senses; Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsomerare

Old senses that arose before the height-related senses; Bold; brave; courageous; valiantrare

Old senses that arose before the height-related senses; Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellentrare