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UK//juːzd tə wɜːk hɪə//US//juːzd tə wɜrk hɪr//

Meaning of Used to work here

Indicates past employment at a specific place.

In simple words: Once had a job at this place.

Used to work here in a sentence

  • I used to work here before I moved to a different city.
  • Many of my friends used to work here and have great stories.
  • She used to work here, but she found a better opportunity elsewhere.
  • This place has changed a lot since I used to work here.
  • Do you remember when I used to work here? It was fun.

How to use Used to work here

Use when referring to past employment in a conversational context. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

used to + verb

Memory hint

Think of a 'used car', something that's been around but is still useful.

Related words

Collocations with Used to work here

  • used to work late
  • used to work part-time
  • used to work with great teams

Synonyms for Used to work here

  • previously worked here
  • formerly employed here
  • used to be an employee here

Common mistakes with Used to work here

  • Often confused with present continuous 'working here now'.
  • Incorrectly uses 'use to' instead of 'used to'.
  • Doesn't use 'here' to specify location.

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Frequently asked questions about Used to work here

What does Used to work here mean?

Once had a job at this place.

What is the definition of Used to work here?

Indicates past employment at a specific place.

How do you use Used to work here in a sentence?

I used to work here before I moved to a different city.

Can you give another example of Used to work here?

Many of my friends used to work here and have great stories.

What are synonyms for Used to work here?

Common alternatives include previously worked here, formerly employed here, used to be an employee here.

What words go with Used to work here?

It commonly pairs with used to work late, used to work part-time, used to work with great teams.

What are common mistakes when using Used to work here?

Often confused with present continuous 'working here now'. Incorrectly uses 'use to' instead of 'used to'. Doesn't use 'here' to specify location.

How do you pronounce Used to work here?

US: //juːzd tə wɜrk hɪr//, UK: //juːzd tə wɜːk hɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Used to work here?

Use when referring to past employment in a conversational context. Avoid in formal writing.