Ago: meaning, definitions and examples

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ago

 

[ əˈɡoʊ ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

time

Ago is used to show that something happened a particular amount of time in the past. It is often used with a specific time period or event.

Synonyms

before, earlier, previously

Examples of usage

  • I saw her two days ago.
  • The concert ended an hour ago.
  • She left the company a year ago.

Translations

Translations of the word "ago" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrás

🇮🇳 पहले

🇩🇪 vor

🇮🇩 lalu

🇺🇦 тому

🇵🇱 temu

🇯🇵 前に

🇫🇷 il y a

🇪🇸 hace

🇹🇷 önce

🇰🇷 전에

🇸🇦 منذ

🇨🇿 před

🇸🇰 pred

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 pred

🇮🇸 fyrir

🇰🇿 бұрын

🇬🇪 წინ

🇦🇿 əvvəl

🇲🇽 hace

Etymology

The word 'ago' originated from the Middle English 'agone', which is the past participle of 'agon', meaning 'pass by'. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved to become the word we use today. 'Ago' has been in use in the English language for centuries, with its meaning and usage remaining consistent throughout its history.

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