Used to
Used to shows that:
Examples:
- a particular thing always happened or was true in the past.
- But it no longer happens or is no longer true now:
- David used to live in Madrid.
- She used to exercise every morning, but since she had that terrible accident she doesn't exercise anymore.
- Why don't you come and see me like you used to?
Forms of used to
Here are the interrogative, affirmative and negative forms of used to
- Did you use to exercise regularly?
- Yes, I used to go jogging nearly everyday.
- No, I didn't use to exercise on a regular basis.
Used to, be used to, get used to
1.Used to shows that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past (see examples above)
2.Be used to is used to say that something is normal, not unusual.
Examples:
- I'm used to living alone.
- Don't worry, John is used to driving for long hours. He has worked as a professional driver for 20 years.