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I Juːst Adjective Bre Eating Lunchtime Found Job

Word used
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / juːst / NAmE / juːst /
Example
  • i'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime.
  • i found the job tiring at first but i soon got used to it.
  • she had gradually grown used to him.
  • i used to smoke, but i gave up a couple of years ago.
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(adjective)BrE / juːst / NAmE / juːst /
  1. familiar with something because you do it or experience it often
    • I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime.
    • I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it.
    • She had gradually grown used to him.
    • I used to smoke, but I gave up a couple of years ago.
    • We’re used to the noise from the traffic now.
    • I’m used to getting up early.
    • Don’t worry—you’ll soon get used to his sense of humour.
    • I didn’t think I could ever get used to living in a big city after living in the country.
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