ago

adjective or adverb

ə-ˈgō 

: earlier than the present time

10 years ago

Synonyms of ago

• since

Examples of ago in a Sentence

he left here long ago

Recent Examples on the Web

The result was still down about 91% versus the year-ago period, despite a nearly 25% increase in operating cash flow. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 July 2026

For all that, Gotham usage has continued to grow over the life of the app, with viewership this spring up nearly 30% versus the year-ago period. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026

The video and Internet losses were offset by Charter adding 406,000 mobile wireline subscribers, down from adding 500,000 total mobile wireline subscribers in the year-ago period. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Morgan Stanley gathered a record $148 billion in net new assets, more than double the year-ago quarter. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ago, agon, from past participle of agon "to go away, pass by, pass away, come to an end," going back to Old English āgān "to go away, depart, (of time) pass," from ā-, perfective prefix + gān "to go entry 1" — more at abide

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ago

• a long time ago
• long-ago
• not long ago
• not so long ago
• some time ago

Rhymes for ago

• acknow
• aglow
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau
• bateau

Kids Definition

ago

adjective or adverb

ə-ˈgō 

: earlier than the present time

many years ago