Synonyms for

Taught

Verb / tɔ:t / Another word for taught — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past tense of teach, to give knowledge or instructions to someone

Synonyms & similar words

instruct learn teach instructed educated mentored coached trained tutored guided advised counseled enlightened indoctrinated informed lectured prepared showed demonstrated explained illustrated briefed drilled

Synonyms by register

Formal

instructed educated indoctrinated schooled

Informal

shown coached drilled tutored

Literary

imparted instilled

Antonyms

learned ignorant uninstructed uneducated unskilled uninformed

Common collocations

  • well taught
  • badly taught
  • taught a lesson
  • taught to swim
  • taught to drive
  • taught the basics
  • taught by example
  • taught me how

Word family

verb teach
adjective taught

Usage note

Taught is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'teach'. It is not typically used as an adjective on its own, but rather as part of a compound adjective like 'well-taught'.

Example sentences

  1. The piano teacher taught me how to play a song.
  2. My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
  3. The coach taught the team how to play better.
  4. The professor taught the class about history.
  5. The mother taught her child how to tie their shoes.

Quotes

  • The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see. - Alexandra K. Trenfor
  • A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. - Brad Henry
  • The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. - William Arthur Ward

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