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Ago Definition & Meaning

1. Ago refers to a time in the past before the present moment.

Example: "i saw that movie three weeks ago."

2. It can also indicate a time interval between two events.

Example: "he left the company six months ago."

3. Ago can be used to express the duration of time that has passed since a specific event.

Example: "it's been two years ago since we last spoke."

4. It can be used to indicate a point in time that is earlier than the present moment.

Example: "the dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago."

5. Ago can also be used to express the completion of an action in the past.

Example: "i finished my homework an hour ago."

Examples of the word ago used in sentences.

  • My grandparents left their home country decades ago.
  • I visited Paris two months ago.
  • She lost her job a week ago.
  • We went on a vacation to Hawaii two years ago.
  • John lost his job three months ago and has been struggling to find a new one ever since.
  • I used to play soccer when I was in high school, but that was ages ago.
  • I finished my breakfast half an hour ago.
  • The movie we watched last night was released a decade ago.
  • We met each other a few years ago.
  • I saw that movie a long time ago.
  • I regret not pursuing my passion for music when I had the opportunity years ago.
  • I studied French in college, but that was many years ago.
  • My family and I visited Paris two years ago, it was a fantastic trip.
  • The restaurant I recommended to you closed down a long time ago.
  • The company had a major restructuring a decade ago, but it has since flourished.
  • I visited Paris two years ago and it was the best vacation I had ever had.
  • He broke his leg six months ago and he's still recovering from the injury.
  • My ancestors immigrated to the United States several generations ago.
  • I used to be quite adventurous when I was younger, but that was a long time ago.
  • I remember watching that movie years ago and being completely captivated by the storyline.
  • It wasn't too long ago that I was living paycheck to paycheck, but now I have a stable income.
  • I regret not taking that job offer a few months ago; it would have been a great opportunity.
  • It was only a few years ago that I decided to pursue my passion for writing.
  • It was only six months ago that I decided to switch careers and pursue my passion.
  • Long ago, people believed that the earth was flat, but now we know that it is round.
  • The stunning architecture of this building dates back to centuries ago.
  • She felt a pang of nostalgia as she thought about her childhood memories from years ago.
  • It was just a few minutes ago that I received the news about the cancellation of the event.
  • The internet has transformed the way we communicate, compared to 20 years ago.
  • I used to work at the company you mentioned a decade ago.
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