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Word: tall (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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Adjective:

  • of a cup of coffee A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces. (Chiefly American)
  • of a person Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
  • of a story Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
  • (''of a building, etc.'') Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.

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