Meaning & Definition of word "Ago"

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Meaning: Referring to something that seems outdated.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.