Used to vs. Use to
In this lesson, we will learn about the differences and similarities between these two grammatical structures. Wanna join me?
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:
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They wanna
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
X Antony
As you can see, this sentence is wrong.
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