Ago
adverb
Used to describe a certain period of time that has passed from now.
I saw him two days ago.
Often appears as...
- long ago
- years ago
adverb
Used to describe a certain period of time that has passed from now.
I saw him two days ago.
Often appears as...
- long ago
- years ago
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Relative to Present
Used when referencing time relative to the present, pointing backwards to a specific time.
He left the country a year ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Events
Typically refers to past events, cannot be used for future or ongoing events.
She graduated four years ago.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Timeframe
Always specify the time period when using 'ago', like minutes, days, or years.
The message arrived five minutes ago.
Pro Tip 1/3Relative to Present
Used when referencing time relative to the present, pointing backwards to a specific time.
He left the country a year ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Events
Typically refers to past events, cannot be used for future or ongoing events.
She graduated four years ago.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Timeframe
Always specify the time period when using 'ago', like minutes, days, or years.
The message arrived five minutes ago.
Pro Tip 1/3Relative to Present
Used when referencing time relative to the present, pointing backwards to a specific time.
He left the country a year ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Events
Typically refers to past events, cannot be used for future or ongoing events.
She graduated four years ago.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Timeframe
Always specify the time period when using 'ago', like minutes, days, or years.
The message arrived five minutes ago.
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