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Definition used to in British English

used to adjective

adjective
/ˈjuːst tuː/
1

familiar with something because you have often experienced it before, so it no longer seems difficult or strange

Example

Deborah was used to working on difficult assignments.

Example

I'm tired - I'm not used to these late nights.

Example

It's completely different from what people are used to.

Example

I haven't got used to the new system yet.

Example

It took weeks to get used to having someone else around.

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Definition used to in British English