What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “tall”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “tall”

The antonyms of tall are short, low, and small. These words describe the opposite of height or vertical dimension.

Explore all Antonyms of “tall”

• short
• low
• small
• tiny

Definitions and Examples of short, low, small

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

short

Having a small distance from top to bottom; not tall.

Example

She couldn't reach the top shelf because she was too short.

low

Close to the ground or surface; not high.

Example

The airplane flew at a low altitude over the mountains.

small

Not large in size, amount, or extent.

Example

The puppy was so small that it could fit in the palm of her hand.

Key Differences: short vs low vs small

• 1. Short refers to a person's height or an object's vertical dimension.
• 2. Low describes the height of an object or a position relative to the ground.
• 3. Small refers to the size or extent of an object.

Effective Usage of short, low, small

• 1. Physical Description: Use these antonyms to describe people's height or objects' dimensions.
• 2. Location: Use low to describe positions relative to the ground.
• 3. Size: Use small to describe the size or extent of an object.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of tall are short, low, and small. Use these words to describe people's height or objects' dimensions, positions relative to the ground, and the size or extent of an object.