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Used to \u2014 Past Habits or States<\/h1>\n

We use used to + infinitive<\/strong> to talk about things we did regularly in the past but don\u2019t do anymore.<\/p>\n

Structure:
\nused to + base verb<\/strong><\/p>\n

I used to play<\/strong> soccer every weekend, but now I don\u2019t.<\/div>\n
She used to live<\/strong> in New York, but she moved last year.<\/div>\n
\n

Use to vs Used to<\/h2>\n
In positive sentences<\/strong>, always use used to<\/strong>:<\/div>\n
I used to <\/strong>go to that school.<\/div>\n
In questions<\/strong> and negatives<\/strong>, use did + use to<\/strong> (because \u201cdid\u201d shows past tense):<\/div>\n
Did<\/strong> you use to<\/strong> play the guitar?<\/div>\n
I didn\u2019t use to<\/strong> like vegetables.<\/div>\n
\n

Used to vs Would<\/h2>\n

Both can talk about past habits, but would<\/strong> only talks about actions (not states or feelings). For example:<\/p>\n

When I was young, I would visit<\/strong> my grandparents every summer.<\/div>\n
I used to have<\/strong> long hair.
\n(Correct: states)<\/div>\n
\n

Be Used to + Verb-ing \u2014 To Be Accustomed To Something<\/h2>\n

Use be used to + verb-ing<\/strong> to say you are familiar with or comfortable doing something.<\/strong>
\nThe verb be<\/strong> changes with tense and subject.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m used to waking up<\/strong> early.<\/div>\n
She wasn\u2019t used to driving<\/strong> in heavy traffic.<\/div>\n
They will be used to working<\/strong> at night soon.<\/div>\n

You can also use be used to + noun:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m used to the noise<\/strong> in this city.<\/div>\n
He isn\u2019t used to cold weather<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
\n

Get Used to + Verb-ing or Noun \u2014 To Become Accustomed To Something<\/h2>\n

Use get used to<\/strong> to talk about becoming familiar or comfortable<\/strong> with something new or different.<\/p>\n

I need to get used to working<\/strong> from home.<\/div>\n
She\u2019s getting used to the new schedule<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
They never got used to the spicy food<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
\n

Important: Don\u2019t Confuse \u201cUse to\u201d with the Verb \u201cTo Use\u201d<\/h2>\n
Use to<\/strong> talks about past habits.<\/div>\n
To use<\/strong> means to employ or apply something.<\/div>\n
What did you use to do<\/strong> on weekends?<\/div>\n
I used<\/strong> a knife to cut<\/strong> the cake.<\/div>\n
\n
Pronunciation Tip<\/h5>\n
Used to<\/strong> is pronounced like: \/\u02c8ju\u02d0st tu\u02d0\/ (the \u201cs\u201d sounds like an \u201cs\u201d).<\/div>\n
To use<\/strong> is pronounced like: \/tu\u02d0 ju\u02d0z\/ (the \u201cs\u201d sounds like a \u201cz\u201d).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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