What does "Used to" mean?

formerly did

Synonym: formerly, previously Opposite: currently, now

"Used to" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Oh, I used to fly with him back in Oregon.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E18

We used to sing it every night at the same time.

Coco

He used to take me here to get a Tarte Tropézienne.

Emily in Paris S2E2

she always used to say...

Friends S2E11

Old Nan used to tell me stories about magical people

Game of Thrones S2E3

USED TO WORK AT SAKS.

Gilmore Girls S2E7

You and my father used to hate each other, that was a long time ago.

Gossip Girl S3E20

it's what we used to do

Grey's Anatomy S3E19

"Used to" in TV shows & movies

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