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• Thread starter Thread starter tallspringmean
• Start date Start date Dec 27, 2007

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tallspringmean

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I live in Vietnam. Vietnam I think "How high is this mountain?" is a correct question. But can I say: "How tall is this mountain?" What is the difference between "Tall" and "High"? Thank you.

cropje_jnr

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Canberra, Australia English - Australia In this context there is no difference that I can see. More generally, "high" is the adjective linked to the noun "height", unlike "tall", which is a more "isolated" term. S

Scalloper

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UK, English In this, nountains are like people. A man may be 5 feet 10 inches tall, how high he is depends on where he is standing. Whereas Everest is undoubtedly the worlds highest mountain, as its peak is the highest above sea level, the tallest is measured from its base to its peak and is, I believe, one that is under the sea. M

mjscott

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Pacific Northwest, USA American English Bravo, scalloper! I have heard the same! T

tallspringmean

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I live in Vietnam. Vietnam

Scalloper said: In this, nountains are like people. A man may be 5 feet 10 inches tall, how high he is depends on where he is standing. Whereas Everest is undoubtedly the worlds highest mountain, as its peak is the highest above sea level, the tallest is measured from its base to its peak and is, I believe, one that is under the sea. Click to expand...

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