What is the difference bet. "I used to..." and "I am used to.."? I am not sure if the latter is correct.
2007-07-15 22:02:15 · 10 answers · asked by rona 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"I used to..." means "I did it in the past..."
"I'm used to..." means "I'm familiar with..."
Hope this helps!
2007-07-15 22:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to relates to a verb. Something you used to do - It more means, "I once did this"
I am used to relates to a noun. It means "I have previously had this" (or felt this ... and yes a feeling is a noun)
I used to play football with the boys in the street
I am used to having a football in my room, but now I have all girlie things
2007-07-16 05:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by Quandary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to means 'I have done this thing several times in the past' I am used to means 'I am familiar with'. Any help?
2007-07-16 05:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Christina K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to tell a lie in childhood
I was used to telling a lie in childhood
I used to smoke when I was young
I am used to smoking.
2007-07-16 05:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by Manz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to: describes an action you did regularly in the past.
for example: i used to eat ice cream every day, but it isn't healthy so i stopped.
i am used to: describes you in the present, it relates to habits of yours.
for example: i'm human, i'm alive and i'm used to playing ball every other day.
2007-07-16 05:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by helen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I used to" is a past tense statement, as in, "I used to play drums, but I stopped last year". "I am used to" is a present statement, as in, "I don't even hear the traffic outside my bedroom window, I'm used to it now".
2007-07-16 05:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Razorchilde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to.... is past tense...
I am used to makes no sense..
so you'd say.... I am use to... meaning you are familiar or comfortable with something, etc...
2007-07-16 05:07:51 · answer #7 · answered by KontraDikting Perfektion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I used to" - past actions. "I used to play football, but gave it up because of injury."
"I am used to" - being accustomed to. "I am used to people giving my answers thumbs down."
I hope that helps!
2007-07-16 05:06:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i used to... is used when you are telling something that you are always doing that thing.... while using the phrase i am used to.... is you are doing what you are always doing... its like already your routine...
i think that's all i can help.... sana makatulong khit konti...
2007-07-16 05:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by CuTeNeSs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's obviously "am"
2007-07-16 05:19:21 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋