“You are used to” vs. “you used to use”
I'm currently reading some boring programming book and have found this phrase:
If you are used to C and
printf(), you might thinkcoutlooks odd.
If I wrote this phrase (supposing I understand it correctly) I would say:
If you used to use C and ...
without are and with additional use.
So the question is: why was it written in that way? Is it a short way of writing “used to use” or am I missing something?
meaning word-choice verbs
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I'm currently reading some boring programming book and have found this phrase:
If you are used to C and
printf(), you might thinkcoutlooks odd.
If I wrote this phrase (supposing I understand it correctly) I would say:
If you used to use C and ...
without are and with additional use.
So the question is: why was it written in that way? Is it a short way of writing “used to use” or am I missing something?
meaning word-choice verbs
edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
RegDwigнt♦
82.8k31281377
asked May 6 '12 at 10:26
zerkms
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I'm currently reading some boring programming book and have found this phrase:
If you are used to C and
printf(), you might thinkcoutlooks odd.
If I wrote this phrase (supposing I understand it correctly) I would say:
If you used to use C and ...
without are and with additional use.
So the question is: why was it written in that way? Is it a short way of writing “used to use” or am I missing something?
meaning word-choice verbs
edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
RegDwigнt♦
82.8k31281377
asked May 6 '12 at 10:26
zerkms
326516
I'm currently reading some boring programming book and have found this phrase:
If you are used to C and
printf(), you might thinkcoutlooks odd.
If I wrote this phrase (supposing I understand it correctly) I would say:
If you used to use C and ...
without are and with additional use.
So the question is: why was it written in that way? Is it a short way of writing “used to use” or am I missing something?
meaning word-choice verbs
meaning word-choice verbs
edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
RegDwigнt♦
82.8k31281377
asked May 6 '12 at 10:26
zerkms
326516
edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
RegDwigнt♦
82.8k31281377
asked May 6 '12 at 10:26
zerkms
326516
edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
RegDwigнt♦
82.8k31281377
edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
RegDwigнt♦
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edited May 6 '12 at 13:06
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asked May 6 '12 at 10:26
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In the first sentence, If you are used to means 'If you are familiar with'. In the second, If you used to use means 'If you were in the habit of using in the past'.
answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
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Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
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Used to + verb means explaining something about the past:
I used to go to the gym, but now I've no time to do it.
Be used to + noun means explaining something that you are familiar with:
I am used to loud music because I was in a rock band.
I am used to working till late.
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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In the first sentence, If you are used to means 'If you are familiar with'. In the second, If you used to use means 'If you were in the habit of using in the past'.
answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
– zerkms
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In the first sentence, If you are used to means 'If you are familiar with'. In the second, If you used to use means 'If you were in the habit of using in the past'.
answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
– zerkms
May 6 '12 at 10:44
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In the first sentence, If you are used to means 'If you are familiar with'. In the second, If you used to use means 'If you were in the habit of using in the past'.
answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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In the first sentence, If you are used to means 'If you are familiar with'. In the second, If you used to use means 'If you were in the habit of using in the past'.
answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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answered May 6 '12 at 10:39
Barrie England
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Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
– zerkms
May 6 '12 at 10:44
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Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
– zerkms
May 6 '12 at 10:44
Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
– zerkms
May 6 '12 at 10:44
Oh, right. Shame on me, just learnt it few days ago
– zerkms
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Used to + verb means explaining something about the past:
I used to go to the gym, but now I've no time to do it.
Be used to + noun means explaining something that you are familiar with:
I am used to loud music because I was in a rock band.
I am used to working till late.
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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Used to + verb means explaining something about the past:
I used to go to the gym, but now I've no time to do it.
Be used to + noun means explaining something that you are familiar with:
I am used to loud music because I was in a rock band.
I am used to working till late.
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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Used to + verb means explaining something about the past:
I used to go to the gym, but now I've no time to do it.
Be used to + noun means explaining something that you are familiar with:
I am used to loud music because I was in a rock band.
I am used to working till late.
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answered Jan 4 at 8:41
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Used to + verb means explaining something about the past:
I used to go to the gym, but now I've no time to do it.
Be used to + noun means explaining something that you are familiar with:
I am used to loud music because I was in a rock band.
I am used to working till late.
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answered Jan 4 at 8:41
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
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Hi Burak, welcome to EL&U. This is a useful contribution, but I've edited your answer to correct the errors in English expression. Note that while we're tolerant of such errors in a question, we expect answers on this site to be authoritative and correct; ambiguous, poorly expressed or inaccurate answers tend to be downvoted. You might like to read our guidance on How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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