Meaning of the word "used to" in English

What does "used to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

used to

US /juːst tə/
UK /juːst tə/
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Adjective

familiar with something through experience

Example:
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I'm used to waking up early.
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She's not used to the cold weather.

Modal Verb

indicating something that happened regularly or existed in the past but does not happen or exist now

Example:
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I used to live in New York.
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There used to be a cinema here.