1. To have presented information in a manner for others to learn: "My father taught young people how to read for many years and his pupils were successful learners."
2. To have provided guidance to students in an academic context: "My mother taught grade school for many years before she retired."

1. Maintained in good or proper condition: "The captain ran a taut ship and rarely had to go into port for major repairs."
2. Characterized as using minimal detail: "The report from the police was taut and included only the basic facts of the situation."

An insult, a slurring comment: "The taunt uttered by the crowd did not upset the police who were monitoring the parade."

To shout cruel remarks at someone in order to make someone angry or upset: "The gang members tried to taunt the dignified man who was walking down the street."

A small child, typically too young to attend school: "Her sister's tot is learning to play the piano which is amazing because she is so young."