Confusing words: Big, Great, High, Large or Tall?

Word Explanation Example
 big large in size, degree or amount  a big stone
 great much bigger than average  a great success
a great time
 high measurement from the  bottom to the top; greater than normal  a high mountain
a high level
 large big in size and quantity  a large country
a large number of people
 tall greater height than average  a tall man
 Note: We use high or tall when we talk about buildings.

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