Choose a word for height in everyday situations.
The idea
Tall commonly describes people, trees and buildings measured from base to top. High often describes position above the ground or the height of mountains; both can describe buildings.
| Word | Common use |
|---|---|
| tall | people, trees and buildings from base to top |
| high | position above the ground, or mountains |
Examples
- A tall tree stands beside our house.
- Her brother is tall for his age.
- They live in a tall building near the river.
- The shelf is too high for the child to reach.
- A bird flew high above the lake.
- Snow covers the high mountain.
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Do not normally call a person high to describe their height: use tall.
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Choose the correct word. My sister is very ___ for her age. (high / tall)
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tall
tall: The person’s height is being described.
Choose the correct word. The picture hangs ___ above the floor. (high / tall)
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high
high: The picture is far above the floor.
Choose the correct word. A ___ tree grows in their garden. (high / tall)
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tall
tall: The tree grows upwards from its base.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. My sister is very ___ for her age. (high / tall)
Choose the correct word. The picture hangs ___ above the floor. (high / tall)
Choose the correct word. A ___ tree grows in their garden. (high / tall)
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Describe a tall object and something high above the ground.