be used to, get used to

Be used to something means it is normal for you, so it isn't strange or difficult any more. Get used to something means it is slowly becoming normal.

To is a preposition

Here to is a preposition, so it is followed by a noun, a pronoun or a verb with -ing, never the base verb.

Be used to: a state

Be shows the tense: am/is/are used to now, was/were used to in the past.

Get used to: a change

Get shows the process. It often goes with can't, will, getting and soon.

Used to or be used to

Used to + base verb (without be) is something different: a habit in the past that is finished now.

Common mistakes

• × I'm used to get up early. → I'm used to getting up early.
• × I used to getting up early. → I'm used to getting up early.
• × I'm use to the noise. → I'm used to the noise.
• × She can't get used to live here. → She can't get used to living here.