English · Adjectives

taller

/ˈtɔːlər/

[/ˈtɔːlər/]

comparative of tall

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'tall'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more tall than the other.

Example

My brother is taller than me.

My brother is taller than me.

Etymology

From 'tall' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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