tall — having a greater height than what is normal or average
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a greater height than what is normal or average
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɔːl/
Korean meaning: 키가 크거나 높이가 높은
Korean pronunciation: 톨 (강세: 톨)
Example Sentences
- My basketball coach said I'm too tall for the team bus - I have to duck every time!
- The tall trees provided shade on the hot summer day.
- He's so tall that he uses his smartphone as a periscope in crowded places.
tall
ADJECTIVE//tɔːl//
having a greater height than what is normal or average
A tall basketball player towers over his shorter teammate
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The tall player hears the call as leaves fall!
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Origin
고대 영어 'getæl'에서 유래되어 '빠르고 민첩한'이라는 뜻이었는데, 시간이 지나면서 '곧고 높은' 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 민첩한 동물들이 쭉 뻗은 다리로 높이 뛰는 모습에서 연상된 것 같아요.
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“My basketball coach said I'm too tall for the team bus - I have to duck every time!”
“The tall trees provided shade on the hot summer day.”
“He's so tall that he uses his smartphone as a periscope in crowded places.”
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