Grammar · B1 · under 1 min
Used to or be used to? Over, or normal now
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Key points
used to + plain verbA past habit or state that's over. I used to work late means you stopped.
be used to + -ingFamiliar, so it feels normal. I'm used to working late.
be used to + nounThe same meaning with a noun. I'm used to the noise.
Not: I'm used to work lateWhen be used to means familiar, a noun or -ing comes next.
Quick quiz
3 questionsAfter 10 years, I'm used to ___ in traffic. Which one is right?
You tell your manager, "I used to work late." What does your manager hear?
You want to say that working late feels normal now. Which sentence is right?
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