grammaticality - "Is used" vs. "has been used" vs. "was used" - English ...
It has been used as the symbol... is correct here. Use Present Perfect when the action referred to started in the past, and either continues (or continues to have relevance) at the time of speaking.
Where did the phrase "used to" come from? - English Language
Jul 4, 2011 · Why does "used to" mean "accustomed to"? Why is "used to" used to indicate a recurring past event? In I used to be used to using it. there are three meanings of "use". I ask about the …
The difference between "I used to" and "I'm used to" [closed]
Jan 8, 2015 · What is the difference between "I used to" and "I'm used to" and when to use each of them? Here, I have read the following example: I used to do something: "I used to drink green tea." "I …
"Used to" or "used for"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
To me, "used to" and "used for" are incompatible, as shown in the examples below. However, I am unable to substantiate this. MS Word doesn't "see" the differences, so I turned to "Essential grammar...
When is "some" used as plural and when is it used as singular?
Feb 14, 2024 · I am trying to explain to an ESL student how to understand when to treat "some" as plural and when to treat it as singular. One clear rule is when "some" is the subject followed...
differences - Didn't used to or didn't use to? - English Language ...
Apr 18, 2017 · Here is a question that has been nagging me for a few years: Which is the right usage: "Didn't used to" or "didn't use to?" Examples: We lived on the coast for years but we didn't use to go …
orthography - When are 'tion', 'sion', and 'cion' used - English ...
May 3, 2015 · I am confused when the spellings "tion", "sion", and "cion" are used in words that contain the "shun" sound. Are there any rules to help me understand when to use the correct spelling in a …
word usage - Can "née" be used for entities other than people ...
Used to indicate the maiden name of a married woman. (2) Formerly known as. From definition (2) of the both of the above, I found the word, ‘née’ can be used both for person and other than person.
Meaning of "by" when used with dates - inclusive or exclusive
Aug 28, 2014 · Meaning of "by" when used with dates - inclusive or exclusive [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 11 years, 3 months ago Modified 11 years, 3 months ago
Which preposition should be used when referring to an exact date?
Mar 30, 2013 · Which preposition should be used when referring to an exact date? Ask Question Asked 12 years, 8 months ago Modified 7 years, 2 months ago