Taller: meaning, definitions and examples

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taller

 

[ หˆtษ”หlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparison of height

Taller is a comparative adjective used to describe something or someone that has greater height than another. It is often used to compare two subjects, indicating that one is higher off the ground than the other. In physical contexts, 'taller' can refer to people, buildings, or objects. The term can also imply a sense of prominence or superiority in some contexts.

Synonyms

elevated, higher, loftier

Examples of usage

  • She is taller than her brother.
  • The building is taller than the tree.
  • He wishes he were taller.

Translations

Translations of the word "taller" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais alto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grรถรŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‰ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyลผszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus grand

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs alto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha yรผksek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋†’์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyลกลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyลกลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด้ซ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viลกji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆrri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha hรผndรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs alto

Etymology

The word 'taller' originates from the Old English word 'tall' which is derived from the Middle English term 'tal.' The root of this word is related to the concept of height and clarity in the Middle Ages, where it was often used to describe both physical stature and moral superiority. The comparative form 'taller' started being used around the 14th century to denote an increase in height relative to another object or individual. The evolution of language saw 'tall' and 'taller' being adopted into various dialects, further imbuing it with cultural significance. In modern usage, 'taller' finds relevance in various fields such as architecture, fashion, and even metaphorical contexts when comparing achievements or aspirations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,538, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.