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Definition tower in American English

tower verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈtaʊr/
1

to be much taller than someone or something else

Example

mountains towering in the distance

Example

At 7 feet, 2 inches, Margo Dydek towers over the other players in the league.

Synonyms and related words
bottomless bottommost the bowels of something
2

to be much better, more famous, more important etc. than other people or things of a similar kind

Example

As an athlete Kelly towers over her contemporaries.

Synonyms and related words
rise above overtake rival
Definition tower in American English