USED TO/BE USED TO/GET USED TO

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USED TO TO BE USED TO TO GET USED TO

USAGE - UŻYCIE

We use 'USED TO' when we refer to things in the past which are no longer true. It can refer to repeated actions or to a state or situation and is followed by infinitive

SENTENCES

Susan used to go to bed late when she was younger.

Susan didn't use to go to bed late when she was younger.

Did Susan use to go to bed late when she was younger?

Yes, she did. No, she didn't.

USAGE - UŻYCIE

We use 'TO BE USED TO' TO to express 'be familiar with' and it refers to STATE It is followed by a noun, pronoun or the -ing form of a verb, and can be used about the past, present or future.

SENTENCES

She's used to the city now and doesn't get lost any more. He wasn't used to walking so much and his legs hurt after the hike. I'm a teacher so I'm used to speaking in public.

USAGE - UŻYCIE

We use 'TO GET USED TO' to talk about the PROCESS of becoming familiar with something. It is followed by a noun, pronoun or the -ing form of a verb, and can be used about the past, present or future.

SENTENCES

I'm finding this new job hard but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon. It took my mother years to get used to living in London after moving from Pakistan. I'm getting used to the noise now. I found it really stressful when I first moved in.

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