5 uses
(click/touch triangles for details)
Definition
to be or to become psychologically or physically used to something
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to and has an expectation of something so it does not seem unusual)
(used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to and has an expectation of something so it does not seem unusual)
- Many thousands then perished, but the Days of Dearth (1158-60) were at the time of this tale long past and the Hobbits had again become accustomed to plenty.Prologue (28% in)
- Hobbits had long been accustomed to build sheds and workshops.Prologue (38% in)
- They took me and they set me alone on the pinnacle of Orthanc, in the place where Saruman was accustomed to watch the stars.2.2 — Book 2 Chapter 2 — The Council of Elrond (66% in)
- It is a long climb for those that are not accustomed to such stairs, but you may rest upon the way.2.7 — Book 2 Chapter 7 — The Mirror of Galadriel (10% in)
- It would be wise if you accustomed yourselves to stepping in and out, here where there is a landing-place, before you set off downstream.2.8 — Book 2 Chapter 8 — Farewell to Lorien (41% in)
There are no more uses of "accustomed" in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Typical Usage
(best examples)