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Definition

Accustomed to, tolerant or accepting of.

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Origins

From used, past participle of use (“(archaic sense) to be in the habit of”) + to.

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In Context

  • "I am very used to cleaning up other people’s mess."
  • "I became/grew quite used to his ways."
  • "I got used to this weather."
  • "“Well,” I says, “I cal'late a body could get used to Tophet if he stayed there long enough.” ¶ She flared up; the least mite of a slam at Doctor Wool was enough to set her going."
  • "He was shivering a little, for he had always been used to sleeping in a proper bed, and by this time his coat had worn so thin and threadbare from hugging that it was no longer any protection to him."
  • "Nobody's ever taught you how to live out on the street and now you're gonna have to get used to it."
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Also Said As

  • wont to
  • accustomed to
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Opposite In Meaning