Teached vs. Taught — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on September 30, 2023
"Teached" is incorrect. The correct past tense of "teach" is "taught," signifying the act of having instructed or educated.
Which is correct: Teached or Taught
How to spell Taught?
Teached
Incorrect Spelling
Taught
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Teached and Taught
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Key Differences
Consider the phrase "taught me a lesson" to reinforce the correct form.
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Visualize a teacher pointing to the word "taught" on a chalkboard.
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Recall "aught" as a pattern in some irregular verbs: bought, brought, and taught.
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Remember "Taught" sounds like "caught," another irregular verb.
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Avoid adding "ed" to verbs ending with "ch"; it's often irregular.
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Definitions
Taught
Past tense of "teach," meaning having instructed.
She taught English for many years.
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Taught
To have imparted knowledge or skill to someone.
He was taught the basics of coding.
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Taught
To have shown or explained how something works.
He taught me how to tie a knot.
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Taught
To have guided or directed in a particular skill.
She taught him how to dance.
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Taught
Having provided instruction in a particular subject.
They taught mathematics at the university.
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Taught
(all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction;
Unschooled ruffians
Well tutored applicants
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FAQs
Why is it called Taught?
It's the irregular past tense form of the verb "teach."
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What is the singular form of Taught?
"Taught" itself is not pluralized as it's a verb form.
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Which conjunction is used with Taught?
Standard conjunctions like "and" or "or" can be used.
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What is the plural form of Taught?
Not applicable as "taught" is a verb form.
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What is the verb form of Taught?
"Taught" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "teach."
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Is the Taught term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical contexts.
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How do we divide Taught into syllables?
It's a single-syllable word, so it doesn't divide.
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Is Taught a negative or positive word?
Neutral. The connotation depends on context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Taught?
The entire word is stressed as it's just one syllable.
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Is Taught a vowel or consonant?
"Taught" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the word “Taught” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can serve as a direct object, e.g., "She taught math."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
