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What is the Opposite Word of Tall?

Learning opposite words (antonyms) is a fundamental part of building an English vocabulary. The word Tall describes someone or something having a great height.

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What is the opposite of 'High'?

Answer

The opposite of High is Low. (For example: A high mountain, a low valley. High volume, low volume).

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Key Facts

Do not use 'Small' as the opposite of Tall. Small is the opposite of Big / Large (which measures overall size and volume, not just vertical height).

The Opposite Word

The most direct and correct opposite word for Tall is Short.

  • Tall (लंबा): Used for high vertical height (e.g., a tall building, a tall man).
  • Short (छोटा / ठिगना): Used for low vertical height (e.g., a short building, a short woman).

Example Sentences

  1. The basketball player is very tall, but his brother is quite short.
  2. We planted a tall tree next to the short bush.

Common Mistake: Tall vs Long

Many students confuse the opposites of Tall and Long.

  • Tall measures how high something goes up from the ground. (Opposite: Short).
  • Long measures how far something goes horizontally across the ground (like a long road, or a long snake). (Opposite: Short).

Yes, the opposite for both Tall and Long is 'Short'!

Questions and Answers

What is the opposite of 'High'?+

The opposite of High is **Low**. (For example: A high mountain, a low valley. High volume, low volume).

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