Which I used to play with vs Which I played with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which I used to play with' is used to talk about past habits or actions that were regular or common in the past but no longer occur. 'Which I played with' is used to simply state that something was played with in the past without emphasizing the habitual aspect.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 752 views

Which I used to play with

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about past habits or actions that were regular or common in the past but no longer occur.

This phrase is used to describe something that was regularly played with in the past but is no longer played with now.

Examples:

I found my old toys, which I used to play with when I was a child.
The playground, which I used to play with my friends, is now deserted.
The piano, which I used to play with every day, is now gathering dust.
The video game console, which I used to play with for hours, is broken.
The doll, which I used to play with all the time, is now stored away.

Alternatives:

which I used to interact with
which I used to enjoy playing with
which I used to have fun with
which I used to spend time with
which I used to engage with

Which I played with

This phrase is correct and commonly used to simply state that something was played with in the past without emphasizing the habitual aspect.

This phrase is used to mention that an object was interacted with or used for playing in the past without focusing on the regularity or frequency of the action.

Examples:

I found the old ball, which I played with in the park.
The toy car, which I played with as a child, is still in good condition.
The guitar, which I played with at the party, belonged to my friend.
The Rubik's cube, which I played with for hours, is now solved.
The jigsaw puzzle, which I played with last week, is missing a piece.

Alternatives:

which I interacted with
which I used for playing
which I had fun with
which I spent time with
which I engaged with

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Which I used to play with vs Which I played with