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."