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  1. 10-Jan-2013, 06:50 #1
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    Question Use to or Used to

    Is it proper to say "Did you use to smoke?" or Did you used to smoke? As far as I know the first from is the correct one. Please advise.
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    Default Re: Use to or Used to

    The first is correct, but the second, though incorrect, is sometimes seen in print.
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    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
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    Default Re: Use to or Used to

    Used you to smoke? is also correct, but it's not heard much nowadays.
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