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Synonyms of tall

5 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for tall is high. Other synonyms of tall are lofty. The opposite of tall is short.

Synonyms and similar words for tall

adjectiveHaving its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.

  • highVery elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

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Opposite of tall

adjectiveHaving great vertical extent (usually reckoned from the bottom of the feet to the very top of the...

  • shortHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

adjectiveHaving its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.

  • lowOf less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or recession; below the average...
  • low-riseOf lower body clothing: whose waistline does not reach the waist, but hangs along the hips.

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Meaning of tall

  1. adjective 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.).
  2. adjective Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.
  3. adjective Smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces (~ 230 ml).

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Questions about synonyms of tall

What is another word for tall?
Tall has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as high and lofty.
What is the opposite of tall?
The opposite of tall is short. Other antonyms of tall are low, low-rise and deep.
What does tall mean?
Tall means 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.).

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