Tower above
verb
To be much taller or greater than something or someone else.
The giant redwood trees tower above all other plants in the forest.
Often appears as...
- mountains tower above
- buildings tower above
verb
To be far superior or remarkable than others in a group.
Her work towered above the rest of the entries.
Often appears as...
- work towers above
- performance towers above
verb
To be much taller or greater than something or someone else.
The giant redwood trees tower above all other plants in the forest.
Often appears as...
- mountains tower above
- buildings tower above
verb
To be far superior or remarkable than others in a group.
Her work towered above the rest of the entries.
Often appears as...
- work towers above
- performance towers above
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Comparison
Used when comparing the height of objects, with one notably taller.
The skyscraper towers above surrounding buildings.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impact
Implies a striking visual difference visible from a distance.
The statue towers above the square, visible from streets away.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Tool
Can be used to exaggerate differences, not always literal height.
His tall tales tower above the mundane truths of others.
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