The difference between Low-rise and Tall
When used as nouns, low-rise means a building of no more than a few stories, whereas tall means someone or something that is tall.
When used as adjectives, low-rise means of lower-body clothing: whose waistline does not reach the waist, but hangs along the hips, whereas tall means having a vertical extent greater than the average. for example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
check bellow for the other definitions of Low-rise and Tall
-
Low-rise as a noun (architecture):
A building of no more than a few stories.
-
Low-rise as an adjective (fashion):
Of lower-body clothing: whose waistline does not reach the waist, but hangs along the hips.
-
Tall as an adjective (of a person):
Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
Examples:
"Being tall is an advantage in basketball."
-
Tall as an adjective (of a building, etc.):
Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
-
Tall as an adjective (of a story):
Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
-
Tall as an adjective (chiefly, US, of a cup of coffee):
A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.
-
Tall as an adjective (obsolete):
Obsequious; obedient.
-
Tall as an adjective (obsolete):
Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
-
Tall as an adjective (obsolete):
Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
-
Tall as an adjective (archaic):
Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.
-
Tall as a noun (possibly, nonstandard):
Someone or something that is tall.