Use/Used

[Ginger's Mom]

Actually, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, even in the present tense the correct word would be "used." For example: I am getting used to this new computer; or, I am not used to this cold weather. I am still not exactly sure how it came into use, but it appears to be from the Middle English. It is very odd, and I agree with everyone that says it just sounds wrong. However, having said that I will admit to using the term when I am too tired or lazy to form what may be a more grammatically correct sentence. (Similarly, I will end a sentence with a preposition when I don't feel like working at making a proper sentence.)

[Taz_Zoee]

Well then, I've been using it correctly. Although, I think sometimes I've put use instead of used. Oh well. Most of the time I say used. For some reason I use that phrase frequently. I think I am going to have to start using different phrases. LOL!
Thanks everyone for your input.
(reading all these posts...now the word use(d) just sounds weird)

[smokey the elder]

A lot of things in English are odd if you think about them too much. Makes it a nightmare for our expat friends from around the world!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I remeber freezing on a exam in junior high school (and that was a long time ago!) because I could not figure out how to spell "used". Ever since, I try and avoid it altogether!