taller
beginnerA1/ˈtɔːlər/ · tal-ler
Having a greater height than another person or thing.
Meanings
Having a greater height than another person or thing.
کسی دوسرے شخص یا چیز کے مقابلے میں زیادہ اونچائی ہونا۔
لمبا
lamba
Common Collocations
- taller than
- taller buildings
- taller trees
Example Sentences
He is taller than his brother.
وہ اپنے بھائی سے لمبا ہے۔
Woh apne bhai se lamba hai.
This building is taller than the last one.
یہ عمارت پچھلی عمارت سے لمبی ہے۔
Yeh imarat pichli imarat se lambi hai.
She wants to be taller when she grows up.
وہ بڑی ہو کر لمبی ہونا چاہتی ہے۔
Woh badi ho kar lambi hona chahti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Taller means not just tall, but more so!
Imagine two trees, one noticeably taller than the other.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tall" — high, elevated
First known use: 12th century
The word 'taller' is a comparative form of 'tall' which has been used since the 12th century in English.