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adverb

ə-ˈgō How to pronounce ago (audio)
Definition of agonext
as in since
earlier than the present time he left here long ago

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ago

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adjective

as in past

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ago
  1. since
  2. past
  3. bygone
Adverb
  • The home has since been converted into a single-family residence boasting five bedrooms and three bathrooms spread across 3,860 square feet.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The drones were first spotted on Nov. 18 and have since been seen frequently after that night.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of since
Adjective
  • While speaking with Time magazine, which selected the prolific piano man as its 2024 Icon of the Year, John opened up about his past drug use and expressed his strong opinions against the legalization of marijuana in the U.S. and Canada.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, as prosecutors in New York City sought to extradite Mangione following his arrest Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection to last week’s shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, clues about past health problems were emerging.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of past
Adjective
  • Despite roles in such major franchises as Harry Potter, MCU and most recently, Star Wars, Jude Law is nostalgic for a bygone era of Hollywood.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The video, taken in Terminal A near the food court, features MCO's signature green carpet adorned with a floral pattern, large pots of lush greenery and wooden benches that feel straight out of a bygone era.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of bygone
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