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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Would/played/used to

I didn't have an iPhone so I would play the game on my brother's.
I didn't have an iPhone so I played the game on my brother's.
I didn't have an iPhone so I used to play the game on my brother's.

Do the given sentences mean the same? Thanks. Which one is the most common?
  

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The first and third examples refer to a much earlier time, perhaps referring to several years ago, or in your childhood. The second example is more recent - perhaps just a few days ago.

  • The first and third examples refer to a much earlier time, perhaps referring to several years ago, or in your childhood.
  • The second example is more recent - perhaps just a few days ago.
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The first and third examples refer to a much earlier time, perhaps referring to several years ago, or in your childhood. The second example is more recent - perhaps just a few days ago.

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