Taught
tɔːt
Definitions
To impart knowledge or skill; to give instruction.
tɔːt
Past tense and past participle of 'teach'
My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies.
💡 Simply: It's like when a teacher shows you how to do something, like solve a math problem, or learn about history. For example: "My dad taught me how to ride a bike."
👶 For kids: To show someone how to do something.
More Examples
The seminar taught us about the importance of data security.
He taught his dog to sit and stay.
How It's Used
"The professor taught a course on modern literature."
"She taught herself to play the guitar."
Past tense and past participle of the verb 'teach', from Old English *tǣcan*, meaning 'to show, point out, instruct'.
Commonly used throughout history in educational contexts and in narratives describing the acquisition of skills.
Memory tip
Think of the teacher who has already given the lesson (taught).
Word Origin
"to show, point out, instruct"