Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
used to
Phrase
/juːst tuː/
Definition
An expression that indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true.
Examples
- I used to play soccer every weekend.
- She used to live in that house.
- They used to go to the movies together.
Meaning
‘Used to’ refers to actions or situations that occurred regularly in the past but do not happen in the present.
Synonyms
- Accustomed to
- In the habit of
- Formerly
