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Tenses
Quick rule
used to + base = past habit or state. would + base = repeated past action (not states). be used to + -ing = already familiar. get used to + -ing = becoming familiar.
I used to hate public speaking; now I quite enjoy it.
My grandfather would sit on the porch every evening.
I'm not used to driving on the left.
You'll get used to the software within a week.
Common mistake
✗ I'm used to drive on the left. → ✓ I'm used to driving on the left.
Short practice
Becoming familiar: 'I ___ the new schedule.' → am getting used to