use to

phrase

—used to say that something existed or repeatedly happened in the past but does not exist or happen now

—used with did

Did you use to work there?

It didn't use to be like that.

He didn't use to smoke.

Examples of use to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The measure, a combination of occupancy with daily rate, is the most important one hotels use to assess their performance. — Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

It’s already embedded in the systems people use to communicate, research, navigate, shop and make decisions. — Susan Jacobson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Do not use to cover a ceiling Do not carry the flag flat — and things should not be carried on it. — Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Any insight into the enigma that is Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, is of use to Wall Street and economists around the world. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for use to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue