Meaning & Definition of word "Ago"
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Ago
/əˈɡoʊ/
adverb:
- 1. used to indicate the time something happened in the past
- Example: She called me an hour ago.
- 2. used to indicate a period before the present
- Example: They moved to the city three years ago.
- 3. indicating a point in time preceding the present moment
- Example: I finished reading that book a week ago.
- 4. showing a time reference that is further back from now
- Example: We met at the park just two days ago.
- 5. referring to a time that is unspecified but is understood to be in the past
- Example: Long ago, this area was a dense forest.
Etymology
From Old English 'āgān,' meaning 'to go away.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
long ago:
A long time in the past.
not long ago:
A short time in the past.
Related Words
past:
The time that has already happened.
before:
At an earlier time.
Slang Meanings of ago
Meaning: A way to express that something happened in the distant past.
Example Sentence: We went to that concert ages ago!
Meaning: Referring to something that seems outdated.
Example Sentence: That style was cool back in the day, but it feels so old-fashioned now.