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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | getæl 'quick, ready' |
1 a person, building, tree etc that is tall is a greater height than normal : 
He was young and tall.a house surrounded by tall trees
He was young and tall.a house surrounded by tall trees2 you use 'tall' to say or ask what the height of something or someone is She's a little taller than her sister.
She's a little taller than her sister.3 American EnglishDFD a tall drink contains a small amount of alcohol mixed with a large amount of a non-alcoholic drink
4 a request or piece of work that is almost impossible : Finding a replacement is going to be a tall order.
a tall order
informalFinding a replacement is going to be a tall order.
