Used To (Adjective)
Meaning 1
In the habit of or adapted to; "accustomed to doing her own work"; "I've grown accustomed to her face"; "we are used to better service in this restaurant".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She has grown used to the chaos that comes with having a large family.
- After a few years in the city, I've become used to the noise of traffic outside my window.
- The hikers were used to physically demanding terrain and were well-prepared for the climb.
- They've been used to fine dining for so long, they can't handle eating fast food anymore.
- Her years of practice made her used to performing under pressure and in front of large crowds.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
In the habit of doing something; "...was wont to complain that this is a cold world"- Henry David Thoreau.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She used to ride her bike to school every morning when she was younger.
- He used to play the guitar in a band before he got married and started a family.
- The shopkeeper used to give a discount to regular customers before the new management took over.
- My grandmother used to tell us stories about her childhood whenever we visited her.
- The company used to offer free training sessions, but those were discontinued due to budget cuts.