taught
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- half-taught adjective
- well-taught adjective
Example Sentences
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He taught himself to count cards, raking in money on trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
We’re taught to care less and less, without any say in the matter.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Gwennan Harries taught Jones at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, the school she attended in north west Cardiff, and remembers the reverence her rugby skills were held in.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, the team at Video Hero has a staff member who taught himself how to repair VCRs, and now they offer that service to their customers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Mother asked, even though Professor Palansky taught philosophy, not politics.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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