Tall
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Comparisons
Use 'taller' to compare two things' heights directly in a sentence. John is taller than Max.
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Not for Length
'Tall' refers to height, not how long something is. She bought a tall lamp, not a long cord.
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Humans and Objects
Often used for people and structures like buildings or trees, not for animals. A tall skyscraper towers over the city.