ago
Translation
ago
Examples
I saw him a week ago.
I saw him a week ago.
That happened a long time ago.
That happened a long time ago.
Grammar Patterns
((time period)) ago used to say how far in the past something happened. I saw him a week ago.
Similar Words
Synonyms: before, previously; Antonyms: now, later, hence
Etymology
From Old English 'agan', meaning 'to go away, pass by'. It is the past participle of the verb.
Memory Tips
Always used after a time expression (a week ago). Think of it as time that has 'gone' by.