tall

1. (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.Examples: "Being tall is an advantage in basketball."; "Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,[…], and the light of the reflector fell full upon her."; "He′d been packed in with all the other journos, standing out only in that he was taller than most and didn′t make as much noise."Antonyms: short

2. (of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.Examples: "Tall trees, at least about 30m high."; "To him it seemed that the Bornean rainforests, the tallest on Earth, were places that had: 'remained untouched and unchanged since remote geological epochs[.]'"Synonyms: highAntonyms: low, low-rise, shortusually

3. (of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.Examples: ""That's tall talk." "Not an inch taller than the truth.""

4. (chiefly US, of a cup of coffee) Smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces (~ 230 ml).US

5. (obsolete) Obsequious; obedient.obsolete

6. (obsolete) Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.obsolete