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

  1. Low-rise as a noun (architecture):

    A building of no more than a few stories.

  1. Low-rise as an adjective (fashion):

    Of lower-body clothing: whose waistline does not reach the waist, but hangs along the hips.

  1. 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."

  2. 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.

  3. Tall as an adjective (of a story):

    Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.

  4. Tall as an adjective (chiefly, US, of a cup of coffee):

    A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.

  5. Tall as an adjective (obsolete):

    Obsequious; obedient.

  6. Tall as an adjective (obsolete):

    Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.

  7. Tall as an adjective (obsolete):

    Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.

  8. Tall as an adjective (archaic):

    Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.

  1. Tall as a noun (possibly, nonstandard):

    Someone or something that is tall.

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