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"get used to" indicates that you have adapted or become accustomed to something you may or may not like. At first you don't like something, then you "get used to it."

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  • Thanks sir, It's the first time to know that it is working to use a Noun after "to".. was thinking that Gerunds only are ok.

    Thanks a million

  • You're welcome. I'm glad the video helped you.

  • Hi Maquito2007,

    "Get used to" indicates process; "be used to" indicates adaptation. For example, if you move to Minnesota (a cold state in the U.S.) and you don't really like the cold weather but you are learning how to live with it, you say "I'm getting used to the weather." Once you have been here for awhile, perhaps five years, you can say "I'm used to the cold weather," because it's a part of your life. However, that doesn't always mean that you like it.

  • Hi Miri,

    Yes, you can say that. However, it might be better to say what you used to learn. For example: I used to learn English every day. Or...I used to study English every day. Good question!

    Paul

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  • thaks so much ,i like your style in teaching english

  • Awesome if u start reading books after watching these videos it will help u a lot

    Tonnes of thanx to Guru Paul.

  • Hi, sweet Teacher, congratulations. God bless you. Your dedication and love is the must important thing. I am learning English with you. Thank you. I am from Colombian but a year ago I am living in California U S A. My first language is Spanish but with people similar you by Internet is very well. Please forgive me the mixtakes. Take care very much. Patricia Hurtado

  • Great Lesson and great teacher. i learned another useful English expression today. my endless thanks to you sir. god bless :-) -Philippines

  • I am trying to get used to watching your videos every week!

    very good video!

  • teacher first i want to say thanks to help us this much your video was helpful this is my first time to hear that we can use ing after to....and thecher what dose this sentence means(i never got used to that neighborhod i have little difficultes whith this sentence hoip to answer me just around the corner.

    have nice time

    your student shafi

  • Okay but can i use GOT as the past participle like in the example you said She has gotten used to the cold weather?

  • This is a great explanation. I love these short videos....I use them as an introduction and a listening comp! Two birds with one stone. Keep them coming. Do you have anything on "linking words"?

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