Used To
Used to do
We use 'used to' for something that happened regularly in the past but no longer happens.* 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.
* Iused 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 butnow there isn't.
* She used to have really long hair but she's had it all cut off.
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I didn'tuse to like him but now I do.
TO BE USED TO DOING: Estar Acostumbrado (I am used to play soccer)
We use 'to be used to doing' to say that something isnormal, not unusual.
* I'm used to living on my own. I've done it for quite a long time.
* Hans has lived in England for over a year so he is used todriving on the left now.
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They've always lived in hot countries so they aren't used to the cold weatherhere.
TO GET USED TO DOING: empezar a acostumbrarse (I am get used to playing soccer)
We use 'to get used to doing' to talk about the process ofsomething becoming normal for us.
* I didn't understand the accent when I first moved here but I quickly got used to it.
* She has started working nightsand is still getting used to sleeping during the day.
* I have always lived in the country but now I'm beginning to get used to living in the city.
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