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I ˈjuːst Tə Used To Modal Verb Bre Live

Word used-to
WordType (modal verb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈjuːst tə / NAmE / ˈjuːst tə /
Example
  • i used to live in london.
  • we used to go sailing on the lake in summer.
  • i didn't use to like him much when we were at school.
  • you used to see a lot of her, didn't you?
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used-to

(modal verb)BrE / ˈjuːst tə / NAmE / ˈjuːst tə /
  1. used to say that something happened continuously or frequently during a period in the past
    • I used to live in London.
    • We used to go sailing on the lake in summer.
    • I didn't use to like him much when we were at school.
    • You used to see a lot of her, didn't you?
    • I used to go there every Saturday.
    • Did she use to have long hair?
    • He can speak three languages.
    • She will try and visit tomorrow.
    • You must find a job.
    • You ought to stop smoking.
    • I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
    • Can I invite Mary?
    • Should I have invited Mary?
    • 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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