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We saw many tall buildings.
(1)Can I use “high” to replace “tall”?
My teacher said YES, but, the Longman Dictionary says((2)Should I add an the before the Longman Dictionary?):
Do not use “high” to describe people, animals, trees, plants, and narrow things of above average height. Use “tall.”
e.g. You’re getting very tall. (NOT You’re getting very high.)
tall buildings (NOT high buildings)
(1)Can I use “high” to replace “tall”?
My teacher said YES, but, the Longman Dictionary says((2)Should I add an the before the Longman Dictionary?):
Do not use “high” to describe people, animals, trees, plants, and narrow things of above average height. Use “tall.”
e.g. You’re getting very tall. (NOT You’re getting very high.)
tall buildings (NOT high buildings)