Synonyms for

Taller

Verb / ˈtɔ:lɜ: / Another word for taller — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Taller means having a greater height than something else.

Synonyms & similar words

tall marvelous grandiloquent short magniloquent improbable marvellous higher greater loftier supreme superior augmented extended lengthened stretched towering uplifted upraised elevated increased amplified enhanced enlarged expanded swollen

Synonyms by register

Formal

higher loftier more elevated

Informal

bigger lankier leggy

Literary

statelier more towering

Antonyms

shorter smaller lower diminutive stunted lesser

Common collocations

  • much taller
  • taller than
  • taller buildings
  • taller person
  • taller order
  • taller than average

Word family

adjective tall
adverb tallly

Usage note

Taller is the comparative form of the adjective 'tall'. It is used to compare the height of two or more things or people.

Example sentences

  1. The giraffe is taller than the elephant.
  2. I want to be taller so I can ride the big rollercoaster.
  3. My dad is taller than my mom.
  4. The tree in our backyard is getting taller every year.
  5. The basketball player is taller than the rest of his team.

Quotes

  • Stand tall, stand proud. Know that you are unique and magnificent. You do not need the approval of others.
  • I'm not the biggest, I'm not the strongest, but I'm faster than most. I'm taller than most, I'm quicker than most.
  • The taller the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.

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