How 'Ago' Functions in Modern English
The word 'ago' is integral in denoting elapsed time and is often paired with time expressions such as "years," "days," or "hours."
Translation of 'ago' in Telugu
Word 'ago' in Other Languages
- ago in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ago in Bengali বাংলা
- ago in Bodo बड़ो
- ago in Dogri डोगरी
- ago in English
- ago in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ago in Hindi हिन्दी
- ago in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ago in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ago in Konkani कोंकणी
- ago in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ago in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ago in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ago in Marathi मराठी
- ago in Nepali नेपाली
- ago in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ago in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ago in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ago in Santali
- ago in Sindhi سنڌي
- ago in Tamil தமிழ்
- ago in Telugu తెలుగు
- ago in Urdu اُردُو
ago
Part of Speech
Adverb
Pronunciation
/əˈɡoʊ/
Definitions
- In the past; before the present time.
Usage Examples
- "She left three days ago."
- "Long ago, there was a mighty kingdom."
Etymology
From Old English āgān, meaning "to pass, to go away."
Synonyms
- Previously
- Before
Antonyms
- Now
- Currently
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | पहले | /pəɦ.le/ |
| Spanish | hace | /ˈa.se/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /əˈɡəʊ/
- American English: /əˈɡoʊ/
Historical Usage
The term "ago" has been used since the early Old English period, often to denote elapsed time.
Cultural Nuances
Frequently used in storytelling to indicate the setting of a narrative in the past.