My grandfather used to tell us stories about his youth.
My grandfather used to tell us stories about his youth.
English
used to
ˈjus·tu
Meaning: used for a past habit or state that is no longer true
Listen to pronunciation
Example sentences
I used to play the piano, but I stopped.
I used to play the piano, but I stopped.
He used to watch music videos on MTV all day.
He used to watch music videos on MTV all day.
The villagers used to simple in this forest.
The villagers used to simple in this forest.
Merchants used to troke fish for other supplies.
Merchants used to troke fish for other supplies.
Usage Notes
This modal verb only exists in the past tense. It describes actions or states that happened regularly or were true in the past, but don't happen or aren't true now. Note that negative and question forms often use 'did (not) use to'.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.