English · Numbers & Time
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'.