what is the difference in meaning between(used to+infinitive)and (was/were used to +verb+ing)?
i mean:
I used to get up early.
I was used to getting up early.
When to use each
used to do vs used to doing
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Re: used to do vs used to doing
“Used to do” and “used to doing” are two different forms of the phrase "used to" and are used to talk about past habits or actions that were common or regular but are no longer the case.
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Re: used to do vs used to doing
Not true.digitalassig wrote: ↑September 22nd, 2023, 8:23 am “Used to do” and “used to doing” are two different forms of the phrase "used to" and are used to talk about past habits or actions that were common or regular but are no longer the case.
“Used to do” is about the past.
“Used to doing” can be about past, present or future.
For full details see:
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/be- ... -to-do.php
English Prepositions List by Josef Essberger
Extremely useful ebook full of examples and visual aids to learn prepositions
Inés Barbero
Extremely useful ebook full of examples and visual aids to learn prepositions
