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ago

Beginner (A1)

IPA: /əˈɡoʊ/

KK: /əˈɡoʊ/

adjective
Definition

Earlier than the current time.


Example

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Conversation
Sloth A
Do you remember that concert we went to a few months ago?
Sloth B
Of course! It was such an amazing experience.
Sloth A
I can't believe that was already so long ago.
Sloth B
Time flies, doesn't it? We should go to another one soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
past
former
previous
Antonyms
future
upcoming
later
adverb
Definition

This word is used to refer to a time that is earlier than the present moment, indicating that something happened in the past.


Example

I visited Paris two years ago.


Conversation
Sloth A
Do you remember that concert we went to a few years ago?
Sloth B
Of course! It was such an amazing night.
Sloth A
I can't believe it was so long ago already.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

The word 'ago' originates from Old English 'āgān', meaning 'to go away' or 'to depart'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going away' in the past when you hear 'ago' — it helps you remember that 'ago' refers to something that happened in the past.

Visually Confused Words
sago
kago
dago
bago
argo
ango
agio
agao
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Time flies! We should go to another one soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
past
before
earlier
Antonyms
future
later
after