Taught vs. Taut
Taught
Definition
Taught is the past tense of the verb 'teach', meaning to have imparted knowledge or skills to someone.
Taut
Definition
Taut is an adjective that describes something that is stretched tight or not slack.
Example
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She taught her brother how to ride a bike.
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The professor taught us about the principles of economics.
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He has taught English for over a decade.
Example
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The rope was pulled taut as the boat prepared to sail.
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She held the taut string of the bow, ready to shoot an arrow.
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The muscles in his arm were taut after the intense workout.
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