Be / Get used to 

1. USED TO

Meaning: Refers to past habits, states, or actions that no longer happen or are true.

• Structure: USED TO + base form of the verb

• Key idea: Something was true in the past but is no longer true.

• Examples:

  • I used to play the guitar, but I stopped years ago.

  • She used to live in London, but now she’s in Paris.

💡 TIP: Look for past context or words indicating something is no longer true, like "but not anymore."

2. BE USED TO

Meaning: Describes being familiar or comfortable with something because it is normal or habitual.

• Structure: BE (am, is, are, was, were) + USED TO + noun/gerund (-ing verb)

• Key idea: It’s something you are accustomed to.

• Examples:

  • He is used to waking up early because he works on a farm.

  • They were used to the noise when they lived in the city.

💡 TIP: If the sentence describes comfort or familiarity with a habit or situation, use BE USED TO.

3. GET USED TO

Meaning: Refers to the process of becoming familiar or comfortable with something over time.

• Structure: GET (get, got, getting) + USED TO + noun/gerund (-ing verb)

• Key idea: It’s about adaptation or adjustment.

• Examples:

  • She got used to driving on the other side of the road after a few weeks.

  • I’m getting used to speaking in front of large audiences.

💡 TIP: Look for words that indicate change or a process, such as "still," "finally," or "getting."