Tall (adjective)

1. Having a height greater than average, typical, or expected.
2. Having a vertical extent or height greater than the average, typical, or expected.
3. Having a great height or height relative to width.
4. Having a great or considerable vertical extent or height.
5. Having a height that is great or greater than that of most others of the same type.

Origin:

Middle english tal, from old english getæl, getǣl; akin to old high german zeihhal tall.

Examples:

1. The man was tall.
2. The building had a tall structure.
3. The tree was tall and slender.
4. The mountains had a tall range.
5. The basketball player was tall and athletic.