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tall

tall [ tawl ]


adjective  (comparative taller, superlative tallest)
Definition:
 
1. very high: reaching or having grown to a considerable or above average height
tall trees

2. of particular height: having reached a particular height
five feet tall

3. large: substantial, demanding, or difficult to deal with
a tall order

4. incredible: exaggerating the events of something beyond the bounds of probability, especially in a boastful way
a tall story



adverb 
Definition:
 
proudly: in a proud or courageous way
There are times when you must stand tall and defend your beliefs.

[ Old English getæl "quick, ready" < Germanic, "to count"]

tall·ish adjective
tall·ness noun
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