English Grammar
Be Used To — Accustomed
am/is/are/was/were used to + -ing verb / noun
Expresses that something feels normal or familiar because of repeated exposure. Not about the past — about accustomedness. "I'm used to the noise." "She's used to working late." "They were used to long trips." Followed by a gerund or noun, never a base verb.
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"As American, this is a little bit strange as we're used to tipping 20% on most services, especially dining out."
Three Culture Shocks Moving From America To Sweden
How it works
Formula
am/is/are/was/were used to + -ing verb / noun
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