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'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect



 
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'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect #1 (permalink) Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:48 am   'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect
 

the meaning of them are completely differant, aren't they? what state we must use in each?
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'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect #2 (permalink) Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:31 am   'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect
 

He used to wake up at 6 AM in the morning (but now he does not)
He is used to waking up at 6 AM in the morning (he is accustomed to waking up at 6 AM)

Hope this explains the matter.
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'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect #3 (permalink) Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:17 am   'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect
 

Very good, Alex!

Edit: AM+in the morning=tautologous :wink:
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'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect #4 (permalink) Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:32 am   'used to something' vs 'used to doing' and Present perfect
 

Ralf wrote:
Very good, Alex!


Thanks !
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Edit: AM+in the morning=tautologous :wink:

Couldn't agree more.
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