Phrases – Which is Correct: ‘I’m Average in Height’, ‘I’m Average Height’, or ‘I’m an Average Height’?

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Could you tell me which one is correct:

  • I'm average in height
  • I'm average height
  • I'm an average height

meaning I'm neither tall nor short.

Best Answer

  • I'm average in height
  • I'm average height

Either of these is acceptable, perhaps the latter is a little more informal. You can also say "I'm of average height", although this is perhaps the most formal of all.

  • I'm an average height

This isn't idiomatic. Saying "I'm an average" height suggests that there are many averages. True, "average height" is normally within a range determined by age, gender etc, but your height is either average or it is not and this just sounds vague. It's okay in other contexts though - you might say "I'm an average piano player".

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