Who is taller? vs Which is taller?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Who is taller?' is used when comparing the heights of people, while 'Which is taller?' is used when comparing the heights of objects or things. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on whether you are comparing people or objects.

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Who is taller?

This phrase is correct when comparing the heights of people.

This phrase is used when comparing the heights of individuals to determine who is taller.

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Would you like to shoot at something taller?
- Didn't you use to be taller?
~ If I'm alone I become taller?
Could it be because you're 5 inches taller?
How come you just can't be taller?
How come you just can't be taller?
Did you get shorter or did I get taller?
Did you lose a lot of weight or did you get six inches taller?
That boy who is speaking English is taller than I.
Hard to tell, you're sitting down... but I'd say you're what, a couple of inches taller?
What do you do when the girl is taller than you?
Who is taller, you or Ken?
Why is Angela taller than Dwight?
We need more stable chairs, and taller doors - see?
Have you grown taller, sir?
Did she sound taller than him?
Can I be taller and thinner?
Was he... taller than me?
Will a drink make you six inches taller and charming?
You want to be taller than me?

Alternatives:

Who is the tallest?
Who is the taller one?
Who is taller between the two of you?
Who is taller, John or Mary?
Who is taller, you or your brother?

Which is taller?

This phrase is correct when comparing the heights of objects or things.

This phrase is used when comparing the heights of objects or things to determine which one is taller.

Show examples from the web [+]

Would you like to shoot at something taller?
- Didn't you use to be taller?
~ If I'm alone I become taller?
Could it be because you're 5 inches taller?
How come you just can't be taller?
How come you just can't be taller?
Did you get shorter or did I get taller?
Did you lose a lot of weight or did you get six inches taller?
Hard to tell, you're sitting down... but I'd say you're what, a couple of inches taller?
What do you do when the girl is taller than you?
Why is Angela taller than Dwight?
We need more stable chairs, and taller doors - see?
Have you grown taller, sir?
Did she sound taller than him?
Can I be taller and thinner?
Was he... taller than me?
Will a drink make you six inches taller and charming?
You want to be taller than me?
Why are you taller than I am?
Can't you see how much taller I am?

Alternatives:

Which one is the tallest?
Which one is taller?
Which is the taller one?
Which is taller between these two?
Which is taller, the tree or the building?

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