USED TO
We use 'used to' for habits,
situations, or repeated actions in the past but no longer happen.
- I used to smoke a packet a day but I stopped two years ago.
- Ben used to travel a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn't.
- I used to drive to work but now I take the bus.
We also use it for
something that was true but no longer is.
- There used to be a cinema in the town but now there isn't.
- She used to have really long hair but she's had it all cut off.
- I didn't use to like him but now I do.
For present habits and
states, we use the simple present:
- They go to work by bus. (NOT
They use to go to work by bus)
TO BE USED TO
We use 'to be used to' to express
that we were/are accustomed to something.
It can be: be + used to +
noun/-ing
- I was used to living on my own. I've done it for quite a long time.
- She was used to success.
- They've always lived in hot countries so they
aren't used to the cold weather here. / they aren’t used to living with such
cold weather.
Time to practice:
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