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used to go vs used to went

The correct phrase is "used to go." The phrase "used to went" is not correct in English. The correct form uses the base form of the verb after "used to."
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used to go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about past habits or states that were true in the past but are no longer true. The correct structure is "used to" followed by the base form of the verb.

Examples:

  • I used to go swimming every day when I was a child.
  • She used to go to that restaurant all the time.
  • They used to go hiking in the mountains every summer.
  • He used to go to bed early when he was in school.
  • We used to go to the beach every weekend.
  • Jul 31, 2024 ... 2428 likes, 70 comments - anniefdowns on July 31, 2024: "We used to go to @portlandbrew12th almost every day. I signed my first book deal at ...
  • Jun 30, 2023 ... I used…. to go…. to the OPERA. Please for the love of god does anyone know where I can find this Alec Baldwin video. I have scoured the ...
  • Oct 9, 2019 ... I used to go fishing with my dad when I was a little girl. It was my favourite thing in the whole world. Just me, him, the salty wind and ...
  • Aug 7, 2020 ... "I Used to Go Here," from writer/director Kris Rey, captures the sometimes uneasy in-between time of life in your mid-30s, when your college dreams haven't ...
  • Apr 11, 2009 ... I have always wondered: what programming languages were used to go to the moon? I realize there may not be a single answer/language, but it ...
  • I Used to Go Out. Now I Go to The Home Depot. How the coronavirus turned me into a Lawn Dad. Sept. 10, 2020. Credit...João Fazenda. Share full article.
  • May 25, 2012 ... vlogbrothers. The Subway Where I Used To Go (Somebody That I Used To Know / Gotye Parody). Info ...
  • Jul 3, 2024 ... We used to go swimming together. While swimming inside us, our daughters. When they carry her from her room to the waiting ambulance, doctors, nurses, and ...
  • May 20, 2024 ... A friend of mine used to go to open houses for really, really large places. You know, the “top of the hill” type of house.

used to went

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Jul 26, 2013 ... ... used to went to the store.”) “Used to” is already extra tricky because vocally (where you'd usually hear this colloquialism), “used to” and ...
  • Dec 7, 2023 ... Share. tena8189. • 1y ago •. I also used to went to nearby park and eat I usually go to the schools library now though. Upvote 1. Downvote Share.
  • Nov 3, 2021 ... ... used to went every day, by public transport or bicycle for 10 years) and the imagery that if they have from peripheral and distant areas ...
  • Aug 6, 2023 ... They used to went for some 2 days bday trip, which looked more genuine, normal and romantic in a way! No fake laugh, show offs with expensive gifts, tons of ...
  • Oct 12, 2023 ... “He used to went to the library and borrowed books,” but rather “He used to go to the library and borrow books.” This is true with other ...
  • Aug 16, 2023 ... i'm pretty sure i used to went in it through Jail Status, but i'm glad i can access it in filter action. Thanks. 1 Like. popmay August 17 ...
  • My HP Envy Photo 7155 printer won't scan. It used to. I went to 123.Hp.com but can't find how to fix the scan or.

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