Taught or Tought

Learn the correct past tense spelling of "Teach" as "Taught" and avoid the misspelling "Tought".

Tought

Incorrect spelling - "Tought" is incorrect; a common misspelling.

"Tought" is a common misspelling of "Taught". Always use "Taught" when referring to the correct word.

Taught

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

"Taught is the past tense of 'teach', meaning to instruct or educate someone."

Definition of Taught

"Taught": "Taught is the past tense of 'teach', meaning to instruct or educate someone."

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for Taught

  • instructed
  • educated
  • trained
  • coached

Usage Examples

"Correct:" She "taught" English at the school.

"Correct:" He "taught" me how to swim.

"Correct:" They "taught" the students math.

"Correct:" The coach "taught" new techniques.

"Incorrect:" She "tought" English at the school.

"Incorrect:" He "tought" me how to swim.

"Incorrect:" They "tought" the students math.

"Incorrect:" The coach "tought" new techniques.

Notes:

  • Always spell the past tense as 'Taught'.
  • 'Tought' is incorrect.
  • Used in schools, coaching, and teaching contexts.
  • Check lesson plans, essays, and reports.
  • Correct spelling ensures professional writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling, Taught or Tought?

A: Taught is correct.

Q: Meaning of Taught?

A: Past tense of teach; to instruct or educate.

Q: Can Tought be used?

A: No, it is incorrect.

Q: Synonyms?

A: Instructed, educated, trained, coached.

Q: How to remember spelling?

A: 'Taught' contains 'au' → past tense of teach.

Summary

"Taught is the correct past tense of 'teach'. 'Tought' is always wrong. Correct spelling ensures proper grammar and clarity."