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    This document discusses the use of the modal verb "used to" to describe past habits or routines that may have ceased or continued. It states that "used to" expresses actions that were common in the past but are no longer the case, such as "We used to live in this house." It also notes that "used to" can refer to past routines that may still be ongoing, like "My sister used to go to the concert every Friday." The document cautions against confusing "used to" with the phrases "to be used to" or "to get used to," which describe becoming accustomed to something.

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    This document discusses the use of the modal verb "used to" to describe past habits or routines that may have ceased or continued. It states that "used to" expresses actions that were common in the past but are no longer the case, such as "We used to live in this house." It also notes that "used to" can refer to past routines that may still be ongoing, like "My sister used to go to the concert every Friday." The document cautions against confusing "used to" with the phrases "to be used to" or "to get used to," which describe becoming accustomed to something.

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    Modals Used To

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    This document discusses the use of the modal verb "used to" to describe past habits or routines that may have ceased or continued. It states that "used to" expresses actions that were common in the past but are no longer the case, such as "We used to live in this house." It also notes that "used to" can refer to past routines that may still be ongoing, like "My sister used to go to the concert every Friday." The document cautions against confusing "used to" with the phrases "to be used to" or "to get used to," which describe becoming accustomed to something.

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    MODALS: USED TO

    1. We use used to to express a past habit or condition which now has ceased. We used to live in this house when we were young. (We no longer live there.) When she was a student, she used to eat in this restaurant. (She does not eat there any longer.) 2 . We use used to to express a past routine, not necessarily discontinued: My sister used to go to the concert every Friday evening. (It is very likely that she still goes there every Friday evening) One should not confuse used to (expressing a past habit) and to be/get used to meaning to be/get accustomed to followed by a noun or a Gerund: She is/gets used to such noises. Years ago most people used to spend their holiday at the seaside, but now, because of the high prices, they are/get used to spending their holiday not very far from their homes.

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