tall

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Cao, cao lớn

BrE /tɔːl/ AmE /tɔːl/

adjective en → vi

1 HEIGHT [attributive / predicative] A1

Cao, cao lớn

measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top; having a great height

  • tall enough

Collocations tall building · tall person

  • He is tall and thin.

    Anh ấy cao và gầy.

2 PLANT [attributive / predicative] B1

Cao lớn (cây cỏ)

growing to a great height, especially when compared with other plants of the same type

  • tall enough

Collocations tall tree · tall grass

  • The trees are tall and green.

    Cây cối cao lớn và xanh tươi.

3 DISTANCE [attributive / predicative] B1

Cao, cao lớn (khi nói về khoảng cách)

measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top; having a great height (used for describing distances)

  • tall enough

Collocations tall mountain · tall tower

  • The mountain is very tall.

    Núi cao vời vợi.

4 ABSTRACT [attributive / predicative] B2

Đáng kể, đáng nể (từ ngữ)

used to describe something that seems impressive or important but may not be practical or useful

  • tall claim

Collocations tall ambition · tall promise

  • He made a tall claim about his achievements.

    Anh ta đã nói về thành tựu của mình một cách đáng kể.