Used to

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USED TO

We use used to to talk about something that used to be the case, but is no longer the case.

The formula for this is: subject + used to + whole verb

• John and Vicky used to be married.
• I used to have two dogs.
• She used to live in London.
• When I was 6 years old I used to swim twice a week.

'Used to' is used for events in the ...

1. past
2. present
3. future

He

used to

but he quit

play for Chelsea

Add used to
+ (positive)
I / to have / a dog / .

add used to
- (negative)
She / to be / good at drawing / .

add used to
? (question)
she / to wear / makeup / ?

add used to
+ (positive)
He / to play / football / .

What did you use to do when you were a small child?

Get used to / Be used to

Watch out: 'Get used to' and 'be used to' do not mean the same as 'used to' as just discussed.

Be used to = to be used to

I am used to my new house already.

or

I don't like my new house, I need to get used to it.