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Term: use to

Description:

"Use to" is a phrase used to express habits, practices, or actions that were common or regular in the past but have since changed or ceased. It is often used to compare past and present conditions or behaviors.

Examples:

Sense: Verb - Past Tense

1. I used to live in the countryside, but now I dwell in the city.
2. They used to go swimming every weekend during the summer.
3. She used to play the piano, but she doesn't anymore.

Sense: Adjective - Familiar

1. The old cafe was a place I was quite used to visiting on lazy afternoons.
2. After many years of practice, she became used to the rigorous training schedule.

Sense: Verb - Employ

1. You can use this tool to fix that broken chair in no time!
2. He used his persuasive skills to convince the team to adopt his idea.
3. The chef used a secret ingredient to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Sense: Preposition - Purpose

1. We went to the store to buy some groceries.
2. He wore his raincoat to protect himself from the heavy rain.

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