Used to and would

Used to and would

1. Used to+infinitive

   • For actions which no longer happen. For permanent situations as well as habitual actions
   • I used to have a tricycle when I was 5 years old
   • John used to have long hair before he joined the army
   • I didn´t used to go abroad for my holidays before I won the lottery
     • Sometimes "didn´t use to" is used.

2. Would+bare infinitive

   • For past habitual actions which were repeated. Infinitive whitout "to"
   • I would get up for work at seven.

3. Be/get used to doing

   • To get or to be accustomed to.
   • I´m getting used to living away from home
   • We were used to wake up early