used to / get used to / be used to

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What does 'used to' mean?

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'Used to' refers to a past habit or state that is no longer true. For example, 'I used to play soccer' means I played soccer in the past but do not anymore.

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What does 'get used to' mean?

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'Get used to' means to become familiar with something or to adapt to a new situation. For example, 'I am getting used to waking up early' means I am becoming accustomed to waking up early.

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What does 'be used to' mean?

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'Be used to' indicates that someone is familiar with something or accustomed to it. For example, 'I am used to the cold weather' means I am familiar with and can handle cold weather.

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How do you use 'used to' in a sentence?

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'Used to' is followed by the base form of the verb. For example, 'I used to live in London.'

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How do you use 'get used to' in a sentence?

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'Get used to' is followed by a noun or gerund (verb + ing). For example, 'I am getting used to driving on the left.'

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How do you use 'be used to' in a sentence?

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'Be used to' is followed by a noun or gerund (verb + ing). For example, 'I am used to living in a big city.'

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What is the difference between 'used to' and 'be used to'?

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'Used to' refers to past habits or states, while 'be used to' refers to current familiarity or comfort with something.

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Can 'used to' be used in questions?

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Yes, 'used to' can be used in questions. For example, 'Did you use to play an instrument?'

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What is the negative form of 'used to'?

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The negative form is 'didn't use to.' For example, 'I didn't use to like broccoli.'

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What is the past form of 'get used to'?

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The past form is 'got used to.' For example, 'I got used to the new schedule quickly.'