BE/GET USED TO (B1 Grammar)

BE USED TO = you are accustomed to something (it's normal for you). GET USED TO = you are becoming accustomed (the process of adapting). Both are followed by NOUN or -ING form (gerund).

Quick tip: BE USED TO = accustomed (state - it's normal). GET USED TO = becoming accustomed (process - adapting). Both + noun or -ING. Different from USED TO (past habit)!

BE USED TO = Accustomed to (state)

Use BE USED TO when something is normal/familiar for you. You're already accustomed. Followed by noun or -ING form.

GET USED TO = Becoming accustomed (process)

Use GET USED TO when you're in the process of becoming accustomed. You're adapting/learning to accept it.

USED TO vs BE/GET USED TO

USED TO + base verb = past habit. BE/GET USED TO + noun/-ING = accustomed to. Different meanings.

Common mistakes

Practise it

Accustomed (state)? BE USED TO. Becoming accustomed (process)? GET USED TO. Both + noun or -ING. Different from USED TO (past habit)!