Confused Adjectives

High and Tall

Rule: High is used for things like buildings, trees, hills, etc.; Tall is commonly used when referring to people.

Incorrect Usage: (a) That building is very tall.

                                (b) She is just four feet high.

Correct Usage: (a) That building is very high.

                             (b) She is just four feet tall.

Confused Words

High and Tall

High is used for things like buildings, trees, hills, etc.

Tall is commonly used when referring to people.

That building is very high.

She is just four feet tall.