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get used to

[/ɡɛt ˈjuːzd tuː/]
verb phrase
acostumar-se a; habituar-se a
1. to become familiar or comfortable with something through repeated experience or exposure
It took me a few weeks to get used to the new job.
Levou algumas semanas para eu me acostumar com o novo trabalho.
2. to adapt to a new situation or circumstance
She is still getting used to living in a big city.
Ela ainda está se habituando a viver em uma grande cidade.
Synonyms
become accustomed toadapt toadjust tofamiliarize oneself withacclimate to
Antonyms
struggle withresistrejectavoid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acostumar-se a; habituar-se a
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
acostumar-se a
preferred in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
se acostumar com
informal variation common in speech
Portugal
habituar-se a; acostumar-se a
both forms widely used; habituar-se more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the hang of something
find your feet
settle in
break in
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