taught

[tɔːt]

taught Definition

  • 1past simple and past participle of 'teach'
  • 2instruct or train (someone) in a particular skill or subject

Using taught: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "taught" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She taught English in Japan for two years.

  • Example

    He taught me how to play chess.

  • Example

    The course is taught by experienced professionals.

  • Example

    I was taught to always be respectful to my elders.

taught Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for taught

Antonyms for taught

Phrases with taught

  • well-taught

    having been instructed or trained effectively

    Example

    The students were well-taught and performed excellently on the exam.

  • self-taught

    having acquired knowledge or skill on one's own initiative rather than through formal instruction or training

    Example

    He is a self-taught programmer who learned coding through online tutorials and practice.

  • learning through observing and imitating the actions of others

    Example

    She learned to be kind and compassionate by watching her mother, who taught by example.

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Summary: taught in Brief

'Taught' [tɔːt] is the past simple and past participle of 'teach', meaning to instruct or train someone in a particular skill or subject. It can refer to formal education, as in 'She taught English in Japan for two years,' or informal instruction, as in 'He taught me how to play chess.' 'Taught' can also be used in phrases like 'well-taught,' indicating effective instruction, and 'self-taught,' referring to acquiring knowledge or skill on one's own initiative.

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