Ago: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to indicate a time period that happened in the past from the current moment.

• She left two hours ago.
• He was here a week ago.

Used to indicate a time earlier than a specific point of time or event.

• I finished my homework before dinner.
• She had never traveled to France before last year.

Used to indicate something that existed or happened before the current time or event, often in more formal or written contexts.

• The company previously announced a new product.
• She was previously employed at a different firm.

Used for mentioning a point in time that was not long ago, often in the same day or not far in the past.

• I met him earlier today.
• Earlier in the meeting, she mentioned a new project.