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The phrase "used to" can be
1) an idiomatic phrase indicating a former action or condition, synonymous with "once" or "formerly"
2) a different idiomatic phrase meaning "accustomed to"
3) it can also be a regular form of the verb "to use," followed by the preposition "to."
(1)
"When I was young, I used to ride my bike every day."
"His car used to be white, but now it is red."
(2)
"I am used to cooking for myself."
"The mayor was used to having his way."
(3, non-idiomatic)
"The pry bar is used to open wooden crates."
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