Meaning – Difference Between “Used to” and “Was Used to”

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What is the difference in the meaning between the following two tenses?

I used to travel alone.
I was used to traveling alone.

Best Answer

"I used to [do X]" indicates an activity that you have previously performed regularly, but no longer do.

"I was used to [doing X]" indicates that you were accustomed to engaging in a particular activity.

Some examples:

I used to travel alone, but now I always take my whole family with me.

I was used to traveling alone, so having my whole family along has been a big adjustment for me to make.

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