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trying to be tall vs are they trying to be taller

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Trying to be tall' implies an effort to appear physically taller, while 'Are they trying to be taller?' suggests a comparison to others in terms of height. The choice between them depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 686 views

trying to be tall

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate an effort to appear physically taller.

This phrase is used when someone is making an effort to seem taller, either through posture, shoes, or other means.

Examples:

  • She was trying to be tall by standing on her tiptoes.
  • He always wears shoes with thick soles, trying to be tall.
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  • Apr 28, 2014 ... Simply being called 'fat' makes young girls more likely to become obese. Trying to be thin is like trying to be tall, say UCLA psychologists.
  • May 6, 2015 ... The Science Daily Study: “Simply being called 'fat' makes young girls more likely to become obese: Trying to be thin is like trying to be tall”.
  • May 6, 2015 ... The Science Daily Study: “Simply being called 'fat' makes young girls more likely to become obese: Trying to be thin is like trying to be tall”.

Alternatives:

  • trying to appear taller
  • attempting to look taller

are they trying to be taller

This phrase is correct and is used to inquire whether someone is making an effort to increase their height compared to others.

This phrase is used when questioning whether someone is trying to become taller in comparison to others, not just in general.

Examples:

  • Are they trying to be taller than the other team members?
  • I wonder if she is trying to be taller than her sister.

Alternatives:

  • are they attempting to be taller
  • are they striving to be taller

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