# taller

/ˈtɔɫɝ/ (US) · /tˈɔːlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/taller
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

having a greater height than someone or something else. You use this when comparing two people or things to see which one reaches higher.

For teachers: the comparative form of 'tall', indicating a greater vertical extent or stature than a reference point.

## Examples

- My brother is much taller than me.
- The new office building is significantly taller than the surrounding houses, offering a clear view of the city.
- While the oak tree is currently taller than the maple, the latter is expected to surpass it in height within the next decade due to its faster growth rate.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is more taller than his friend." but "He is taller than his friend." — One-syllable adjectives form the comparative by adding '-er'; using 'more' with the '-er' form is a double comparative error.

## Usage notes

- Comparative adjective — typically followed by 'than' when the second subject is mentioned.

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