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Term: used to

Description:

"Used to" is a versatile phrase that can function as a verb phrase, an adjective phrase, or an adverb phrase. It is used to express past habitual actions or states, indicate past preferences or habits that have changed, and convey familiarity with a particular situation or action in the past.

Sample Sentences:

As a verb phrase:

1. I used to play soccer every Saturday when I was younger. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=soccer">related products on Amazon</a>)
2. She used to live in the city, but now she prefers the tranquility of the countryside. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tranquil+countryside">related products on Amazon</a>)

As an adjective phrase:

1. The used-to car market has been thriving recently. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=used+cars">related products on Amazon</a>)
2. Those used-to books are now collector's items. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=collectors+books">related products on Amazon</a>)

As an adverb phrase:

1. She walked into the room as if she were used to being the center of attention. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=self+confidence">related products on Amazon</a>)
2. He jumped off the diving board and landed in the water like he was used to doing it. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=diving+equipment">related products on Amazon</a>)