USED TO
What is the Meaning of the Expression
USED TO?
English teaching for English Language Learners (ELL) who are learning English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Definition:
Note: This is the definition for USED TO, not for (v)BE USED TO.
usual, or regularly done in the past, but not anymore
Examples:
1. When I was a child, my father used to push me very high on the swing he had built for me.
2. I used to have long hair, but I got it cut because it is so much work.
3. We used to get together a lot with our friends but now that we all have children, it is more difficult.
