What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tallness
Example
His tallness made him stand out in the crowd. [tallness: noun]
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The tallness of the building was impressive. [tallness: noun]
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The tree's tallness made it visible from far away. [tallness: noun]
height
Example
The height of the mountain was intimidating. [height: noun]
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She measured her height against the wall. [height: noun]
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The height of the basketball hoop was ten feet. [height: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Height is more commonly used than tallness in everyday language. Height is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while tallness is less common and typically used to describe people.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between tallness and height?
Both tallness and height are formal words and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
