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We usehighfor mountains and for things which are a long way above the ground:
There are somehighmountains in the north of the country.
The light switch is toohighfor a child to use.
Warning:
We don’t usehighwhen we talk about people. We usetall:
Sally is verytalland slim – she could get a job as a model!
Not:Sally is very high and slim…
Tallpeople often get backache.
We usetallto describe things which are high and thin in their shape (e.g. buildings, trees):
Thetalltrees by the river give welcome shade on hot days.
You know that verytall, white building just where the motorway begins – that’s where I work.
See also:
Measurements