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that you used vs that you use

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That you used' is past tense, referring to something that was used in the past. 'That you use' is present tense, referring to something that is currently being used.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1303 views

that you used

This phrase is correct when referring to something that was used in the past.

This phrase is used when talking about something that was used in the past. It indicates a completed action.

Examples:

I found the book that you used for your research last year.
She discovered the recipe that you used to bake the cake.

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Jul 5, 2011 ... And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know... But you didn't have to cut me off. Make out like it never happened
Apr 17, 2012 ... Somebody That You Used to Blow (Parody of Somebody That I Used To Know) by ChokeOnFunny - Duration: 4:08. by ChokeOnFunny 410,309 ...
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know [Gotye:] But you didn't have to cut me off. Make out like it never happened and that we ...
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know. [Gotye] But you didn't have to cut me off. Make out like it never happened and that we ...

Alternatives:

that you had used
that you had been using
that you had utilized
that you employed
that you made use of

that you use

This phrase is correct when referring to something that is currently being used.

This phrase is used when talking about something that is currently being used. It indicates an ongoing action.

Examples:

Please show me the tools that you use for your work.
I want to know the software that you use for editing photos.

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Mar 12, 2010 ... ... is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 12, 2010. Eric Clapton - It's In the Way That You Use It 1986 (official video)
Nov 8, 2014 ... It's In The Way That You Use It · Eric Clapton August ℗ 1986 Reprise Records Released on: 1986-01-01. Bass Guitar: Laurence Cottie Guitar ...
May 30, 2011 ... It's In The Way That You Use It Tutorial. Arachno Boy 69. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 218. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
Jul 29, 2013 ... Eric Clapton - It's In The Way That You Use It. erik814u2. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 3,293. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...

Alternatives:

that you are using
that you utilize
that you employ
that you make use of
that you are making use of

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