ago
/əˈɡəʊ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Before now, before the present time
Postposition
Examples
I got married ten years ago.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “ago” mean?
Before now, before the present time
Is “ago” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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