Used to + verb is a past habit or state that's finished: I used to smoke. Be used to + -ing means something is normal and familiar for you: I'm used to getting up early. Get used to + -ing means it's becoming normal.
Same situation, two choices. Pick an example.
I used to get up at 5.
It was true in the past, and it isn't any more.
I'm used to getting up at 5.
It feels normal now, because you've done it a lot.
| Rule | Used to do | Be used to doing |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A finished past habit or state | Something that feels normal |
| Form | used to + base verb | be / get used to + -ing or a noun |
| Time | Past only | Past, present or future |
| Question | Did you use to…? | Are you used to…? |
I _____ in a small village. Now I live in Cluj.
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Be used to is a state: it's already normal (I'm used to the noise). Get used to is a process: it's becoming normal (I'm getting used to the noise).