Main Entry:

ago

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈgō\

Function:

adjective or adverb

Etymology:

Middle English agon, ago, from past participle of agon to pass away, from Old English āgān, from ā- (perfective prefix) + gān to go — more at abide, go

Date:

14th century

: earlier than the present time <10 years ago>