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ago

/əˈɡoʊ/

[/əˈɡoʊ/]

in the past, before now

Beginneradverb

Definition

Ago means a certain amount of time before now.

Example

They moved here two years ago.

They moved here two years ago.

Etymology

From Middle English 'agon', the past participle of 'agon' meaning to pass away.

How & Where It’s Used

Always used after a length of time, such as 'a week ago'.

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