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Used To, Get and Be Used To

The document explains the differences between 'used to' + infinitive and 'be/get used to' + '-ing'. 'Used to' indicates a past situation that is no longer true, while 'be used to' means being familiar with something, and 'get used to' refers to the process of becoming familiar. Examples illustrate these grammatical structures and their uses in various contexts.

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Used To, Get and Be Used To

The document explains the differences between 'used to' + infinitive and 'be/get used to' + '-ing'. 'Used to' indicates a past situation that is no longer true, while 'be used to' means being familiar with something, and 'get used to' refers to the process of becoming familiar. Examples illustrate these grammatical structures and their uses in various contexts.

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'used to' + infinitive and 'be' or 'get used to' + '-ing'

Do you know the difference between I used to drive on the


left and I'm used to driving on the left?

Look at these examples to see how used to, get used to and be
used to are used.
I used to want to be a lawyer but then I realised how hard they
work!
How's Boston? Are you used to the cold weather yet?
No matter how many times I fly, I'll never get used to take-off and
landing!
Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation
Used to + infinitive and be/get used to + -ing look similar but they
have very different uses.
used to
We use used to + infinitive to talk about a past situation that
is no longer true. It tells us that there was a repeated action or
state in the past which has now changed.
She used to be a long-distance runner when she was younger.
I didn't use to sleep very well, but then I started doing yoga and it
really helps.
Did you use to come here as a child?
be used to and get used to
Be used to means 'be familiar with' or 'be accustomed to'.
She's used to the city now and doesn't get lost any more.
He wasn't used to walking so much and his legs hurt after the
hike.
I'm a teacher so I'm used to speaking in public.
We use get used to to talk about the process of becoming
familiar with something.
I'm finding this new job hard but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon.
It took my mother years to get used to living in London after
moving from Pakistan.
I'm getting used to the noise now. I found it really stressful when I
first moved in.
Be used to and get used to are followed by a noun, pronoun or the
-ing form of a verb, and can be used about the past, present or
future.

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