All 3 Uses of
accustomed
in
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- He wandered far from the accustomed haunts of boys, and sought desolate places that were in harmony with his spirit.†
Chpt 3 *accustomed = used to (adapted to something, so it seems normal)
- By and by attention ceased from him, and the accustomed school murmur rose upon the dull air once more.†
Chpt 6
- As twilight drew on, the ferryboat went back to her accustomed business and the skiffs disappeared.†
Chpt 14
Definition:
to make someone used to something
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual)
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual)
In professional environments, you may make a better impression by saying one is accustomed to something rather than one is used to something.