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Maria D Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Get used to vs be used to

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What is the principle difference between "get used to" and "be used to"?

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'Get used to' indicates the action of becoming comfortable with a new thing. 'Be used to' indicates the condition of being comfortable with a new thing. I got used to driving on the left side of the road in August, 1990 , when I came to Japan.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Get used to' indicates the action of becoming comfortable with a new thing.
  • 'Be used to' indicates the condition of being comfortable with a new thing.
  • I got used to driving on the left side of the road in August, 1990 , when I came to Japan.
  • Now I am used to driving on the left.
  • I have been used to driving on the left for more than 20 years.
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'Get used to' indicates the action of becoming comfortable with a new thing.

'Be used to' indicates the condition of being comfortable with a new thing.

I got used to driving on the left side of the road in August, 1990, when I came to Japan. Now I am used to driving on the left. I have been used to driving on the left for more than 20 years.
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