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Easily confused phrases “HAVE / GET SOMETHING DONE”

“Have” and “get” can be used with a noun and the past participle to talk about
something someone does for someone else. “Get” is less formal than “have.”
In English, there are several phrases which sound or look See also:
similar, but have different meanings. It is important not Present simple 1 Present continuous 4
to get these confused. ”Used to” and “would” 15

“GET USED TO” AND “BE USED TO”
To “get used to (doing)
something” describes
the process of
adapting to new or
different situations
until they become FURTHER EXAMPLES
familiar or normal.
The structure is used with “should” to give advice.

To “be used to (doing)
something” means [I think you should arrange for someone [They haven’t arranged for somebody
that something has to check your connection.] to change the locks for them.]
been done for long
enough that it is
normal and familiar.
[Will somebody fix the oven for you soon?] [Somebody checks the store’s produce each day.]

TIPIP
T [I need someone to cut my hair.] [Most people have someone fit them a burglar alarm.]
FURTHER EXAMPLES These phrases should ases should
These phr
not be confused with not be confused with
“
“used to” (without “be” be”
used to” (without “
or “ get HOW TO FORM
or “get”), which is used ”), which is used
when talking about a when talking about a
r
regular past action.egular past action.
SUBJECT “HAVE / GET” OBJECT PAST PARTICIPLE

“Have” and “get” can appear The action happens
in different tenses. to the object.

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