used to
used to: formerly did, had the habit of
Examples of USED TO
- We used to go to the county fair every year when we were kids.
- I used to dream about becoming an astronaut and going into space.
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to go out
to go out: to stop functioning; to stop burning; to leave home or work (also:to step out) Examples of GO OUT I bought groceries because it is too expensive to go out to restaurants every night. David was going to go out of town for a few weeks, and so he asked Anna to water…
to burn out
to burn out: to stop functioning because of overuse; to make tired from toomuck work Examples of TO BURN OUT Nissan says the clutch has burned out after just 1,290 miles and my driving is to blame. The housing market has burned out like a spent comet.
for good
for good: permanently, forever Examples of FOR GOOD “I’m ending this conversation for good!” she yelled, storming out and slamming the door. It feels great to have the race finished for good.
to see out
to see out: to accompany a person out of a house, building, etc. Examples of TO SEE OUT The Johnsons were certain to see their guests out as each one left the party. Would you please see me out to the car? It’s very dark outside.
to keep up
to keep up: to prevent from sleeping; to continue maintaining (speed, level of work, condition, etc.) Examples of TO KEEP UP If we can keep up this speed, we should arrive there in about three hours. That student has been getting all As. I hope he can keep it up.
up to date
up to date: modern; current, timely Examples of UP TO DATE You need to keep me up to date on how you’re doing with this project. The new computer had all the up to date software already installed.