used to + verb
UPDATED: 12 JULY 19
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used to / use to

used to + verb ​

A condition or situation that existed in the past, but doesn't now.​
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EXAMPLES:

  • Bill Clinton used to be the President of the USA.

  • Panama used to be part of Columbia.

  • Did you use to work at VW?   No, never.

  • Didn't you use to work at VW?  Yeah, a couple years back.

  • I am fat now.  I used to be skinny.

  • French used to be the language of diplomacy.​​  CLICK TO LISTEN

to be + used to + verb + noun or pronoun​

​The condition or the situation exists and you either get accustomed to it or not.  It is not a new experience.
  • Often used with the verb "to get".

EXAMPLES:

  • I drink coffee now, but it took me a long time to get use to it.

  • I'm not used to driving in the snow.  Makes me nervous.

  • Did you ever get use to the noisy in the factory where you worked?  No, never.

  • I will never get use to loud, Latino parties, but that won't stop me from going to them! 

  • I can't get use to the new manager's way of doing business.

  • Chicago is just too cold.  I'll never get used to living here during the Winter. click to listen