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Used to vs. Use to

semi-modals

In this lesson, we will learn about the differences and similarities between these two grammatical structures. Wanna join me?

"Used to" vs. "Use to" in the English Grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

'Used to' is a phrase of 'use'. However, 'used to' refers to a habit that was repeatedly done in the past and it is not happening anymore, while, 'use to' is a regular verb.

Differences

'Used to' is a phrase, while, 'use to' is a regular verb. We use 'used to' to indicate a habit that was done repeatedly in the past and not anymore, while, 'use to' is in the present tense . Look at the following examples:

I used to be a professional ballet dancer back in the old days.

They wanna use the electricity to conduct their operation.

Similarities

When one pronounces 'used to', the /d/ and /t/ sounds merge and sound like 'use to'.

Are They Interchangeable?

Their tenses and functions are different, so they cannot replace one another. Compare:

✓ Antony used to call me every night.

X Antony use to call me every night.

As you can see, this sentence is wrong.

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