Teached vs. Taught
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 20, 2023
"Teached" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Taught," which is the past tense of "teach," meaning to impart knowledge or skill.
Which is correct: Teached or Taught
How to spell Taught?
Teached is Incorrect
Taught is Correct
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Key Differences
Keep in mind, you "teach" now, but you "taught" in the past.
Harlon Moss
Sep 20, 2023
Remember that "teach" becomes "taught" in the past tense, similar to "catch" becoming "caught."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Recall other irregular verbs: "buy" to "bought" to reinforce the "aught" ending.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Note that "teach" ends in "ch," so drop the "ch" and add "aught" to form the past tense.
Harlon Moss
Sep 20, 2023
Think of the "au" sound in "taught" representing "after" teaching happened.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Teached and Taught Definitions
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Taught
Past tense of "teach," meaning to have imparted knowledge or skill.
She taught math for many years.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
Taught
Having trained or coached someone in a particular activity.
The coach taught the players new strategies.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Taught
To have explained or demonstrated something.
The course taught techniques for effective communication.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Taught
Having given instruction or lessons in a subject.
He taught Spanish at the local high school.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
Taught
Introduced someone to a skill, concept, or principle.
My grandfather taught me how to fish.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
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Taught
(all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction;
Unschooled ruffians
Well tutored applicants
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 03, 2022
FAQs
What is the verb form of Taught?
"Taught" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "teach."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Which vowel is used before Taught?
Typically, the article "a" can be used before "taught."
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
What is the singular form of Taught?
"Taught" is already in its singular form.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
Why is it called Taught?
It's called "taught" because it's the irregular past tense form of the verb "teach."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Is Taught a noun or adjective?
"Taught" is primarily a verb, but it can function as an adjective in certain contexts.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Is Taught a negative or positive word?
Neutral. Its connotation depends on context.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
What part of speech is Taught?
It is primarily a verb but can also be used as an adjective.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
What is the plural form of Taught?
"Taught" does not have a plural form as it's a verb in its past tense.
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Taught?
Any conjunction can be used, e.g., "and."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Which article is used with Taught?
The article "a" can be used, depending on the context.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Taught?
The entire word "taught" is stressed.
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
Which determiner is used with Taught?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," etc. can be used.
Harlon Moss
Sep 20, 2023
How is Taught used in a sentence?
"She taught me the importance of hard work."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Is the Taught term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
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