Used to Do vs Be Used to

It's easy to confuse used to do and be used to. Both forms look alike, but they have very different meanings and structures.

First let's look at used to do, or used to + verb. When I say I used to do something, I mean that I did something regularly in the past which I no longer do now. For example, "When I was a child, I used to fight with my brother, but now we get along."

We can also use used to do to talk about something that was true in the past but is not true now. For example, "Playing with dolls used to be Sarah's favorite activity." In other words, Sarah's favorite activity in the past was playing with dolls, but it is no longer something she likes to do.

Be used to means something different. If you are used to something, you are accustomed to it. It is normal or usual for you. Be used to is always followed by a noun or gerund (verb ending in -ing). For example, I can say "I am used to the rain," or that "I am used to staying up late."

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sumanlehra7

India

when i was a child i used to learn dance

Fath Tualeka

Indonesia

I used to practice martial art.

I am used to playing with my computer.

ganaa_chimgee

Mongolia

yeah

pokemon2003

China

I used to take a long walk but now I am used to swimming almost everyday.

arfinsyah

Indonesia

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It's easy to confuse used to do and be used to. Both forms look alike, but they have very different meanings and structures.

First let's look at used to do, or used to + verb. When I say I used to do something, I mean that I did something regularly in the past which I no longer do now. For example, "When I was a child, I used to fight with my siblings, but now we get along." We can also use used to do to talk about something that was true in the past but is not true now, for example, "Drinking alcohol used to be illegal in the U.S." In other words, drinking alcohol was illegal in the past, but it is no longer illegal.

Be used to means something different. If you are used to something, you are accustomed to it. It is normal or usual for you. Be used to is always followed by a noun or gerund (verb ending in ing). For example, I can say I am used to the rain, or I can say that I am used to staying up late.

Used to Do vs Be Used to Grammar Quiz

She has a newborn baby so she used to she's used to sleepless nights and the sound of crying.
He used to is used to play bass in a rock band when he was younger.
Didn't you be used to used to live in Hawaii?
I am used to used to using email and sending text messages but my grandparents are clueless when it comes to that stuff.
I used to am used to take the bus to school but I moved closer so now I walk.

sam_moh

Yemen

Just stay away while I'm used to keep you in my heart , I used to ease my pains , agonies , distresses crying with my heart hoping you may change mind , but u know I'm not used to letting up with my persistence however it's just a glimmer of hope .