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Used to vs Be Used to vs Get Used to | English Grammar Rules | On Your Mark's English


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Tuesday Grammar Made Easy: Stop confusing "Used to" and "Be used to"! Watch this 60-second lesson to master the rules. 🔄
An infographic comparing the English grammar structures and formulas for "used to" (past habit), "be used to" (present state), and "get used to" (process).
A grammar chart explaining the differences between Used to, Be used to, and Get used to.

These three phrases look almost identical, but if you use the wrong one, you change the meaning completely.

Let's look at the example of Driving.


1. "I used to drive." (Past Simple)

This means you drove a car in the past, but you stopped. Maybe you sold your car.

Maybe you lost your license.

  • Grammar: Followed by the Base Verb.


2. "I am used to driving." (Adjective)

Here, "used to" is actually an adjective meaning "accustomed" or "familiar."

This sentence means driving is normal for you. You do it easily.

  • Grammar: Followed by a Noun or Gerund (-ING).


3. "I am getting used to driving." (Process)

Maybe you just passed your test.

Driving is still a bit scary, but every day it becomes easier.

You are in the process of adapting.

  • Grammar: Followed by a Noun or Gerund (-ING).


The Golden Rule 🌟

If there is a BE verb (am/is/are) or GET before "used to," you MUST use -ING at the end.

  • I used to go. (No 'be', base verb).

  • I am used to going. ('Be' verb, -ing).


Your Turn

Is there something difficult that you are getting used to?

(Maybe a new job, or a new diet?) Tell me in the comments!


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