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