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UK//juːst tə kɔː hɪm//US//juːst tə kɔl hɪm//

Meaning of Used to call him

An expression referring to a past habit or regular action.

In simple words: Something you did regularly in the past.

Used to call him in a sentence

  • I used to call him every Saturday.
  • She used to call him her best friend.
  • He used to call him for advice when he was unsure.
  • They used to call him about their plans.
  • I used to call him during my lunch break.

How to use Used to call him

Use 'used to' for past habits or states. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts, though more frequent in conversation.

Grammar pattern

used to + base verb

Memory hint

'Used to' sounds like 'used two' - imagine you had a routine with two actions.

Related words

Collocations with Used to call him

  • used to call
  • used to go
  • used to play
  • used to live
  • used to visit

Synonyms for Used to call him

  • accustomed to
  • familiar with
  • habitual
  • previously did
  • once

Common mistakes with Used to call him

  • Confusing 'used to' with 'use to' - only 'used to' is correct.
  • Forgetting to use the base form of the verb after 'used to'.
  • Using 'used to' for current habits.

Used to call him in other languages

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Frequently asked questions about Used to call him

What does Used to call him mean?

Something you did regularly in the past.

What is the definition of Used to call him?

An expression referring to a past habit or regular action.

How do you use Used to call him in a sentence?

I used to call him every Saturday.

Can you give another example of Used to call him?

She used to call him her best friend.

What are synonyms for Used to call him?

Common alternatives include accustomed to, familiar with, habitual, previously did, once.

What words go with Used to call him?

It commonly pairs with used to call, used to go, used to play, used to live, used to visit.

What are common mistakes when using Used to call him?

Confusing 'used to' with 'use to' - only 'used to' is correct. Forgetting to use the base form of the verb after 'used to'. Using 'used to' for current habits.

How do you pronounce Used to call him?

US: //juːst tə kɔl hɪm//, UK: //juːst tə kɔː hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Used to call him?

Use 'used to' for past habits or states. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts, though more frequent in conversation.