Grammar Rules · Used to
Used to.
"Used to" + base verb describes a past habit that is over: "I used to live in Seoul." After did or didn't, drop the d: "Did you use to work there?" It is not the same as "be used to + -ing", which means you are comfortable with something now.
Wrong → right
| Common mistake | Corrected |
|---|---|
| I use to play tennis every weekend. | I used to play tennis every weekend. |
| I used to living in Seoul. | I used to live in Seoul. |
| Did you used to work at a bank? | Did you use to work at a bank? |
| She didn't used to like coffee. | She didn't use to like coffee. |
| I am used to wake up early now. | I am used to waking up early now. |
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