used to Definition
used to
auxiliary verb
- 1. Used with other verbs to express habitual actions or states that took place in the pastSee note.
- Example: They used to be friends, but they aren't any more
- Example: He didn't use to be as grumpy as he is now.
- ○ There is often uncertainty about the correct negative form of used to. The following are all acceptable (note that when an auxiliary verb is used, it is did, not had):
- ○ The following are usually considered incorrect:
