Both Uses of
accustomed
in
Pride and Prejudice
- It settled the matter; and they pursued the accustomed circuit; which brought them again, after some time, in a descent among hanging woods, to the edge of the water, and one of its narrowest parts.†
p. 243.0 *accustomed = used to (adapted to something, so it seems normal)
- I have not been accustomed to such language as this.†
p. 335.6
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.