Tall vs Heigh - What's the difference?
tall | heigh |
(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.
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Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
(of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
(chiefly, US, of a cup of coffee) A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.
(obsolete) Obsequious; obedient.
(obsolete) Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
(obsolete) Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
(archaic) Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.
An exclamation designed to call attention, give encouragement, etc.
* 1610 , William Shakespeare, The Tempest , Act 1, scene 1:
As an adjective tall
is (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.As an interjection heigh is
an exclamation designed to call attention, give encouragement, etc.tall
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Adjective
(er)Antonyms
* (of a person) short * (of a building) short, low, low-riseDerived terms
* stand tall * tall in the saddle * tall order * tall story * tall taleheigh
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Alternative forms
* (l), (l) * (l), (l) (Scotland)Interjection
(en interjection)- Heigh , my hearts! Cheerly, cheerly, my hearts.