ago 1 of 2

as in since
earlier than the present time he left here long ago

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ago

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ago
Adverb
  • Schwartz adopted the 1-year-old pup, who has since been to a vet.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • McFadden pushed back at that notion, noting that the AP has since been allowed into the press pool.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • From a mental health perspective, this might look like working with a therapist to address that past trauma, identifying what triggers you and finding healthy ways to cope.
    Rahkim Sabree, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The researchers analyzed past studies to determine the impact of technology on mental aging.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The net effect is the same: experiencing the look, feel, sound, and even smell of a bygone era when the Mustang was the car to beat.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Begin your walking tour at Plaza Mayor Courtesy of Madrid City Tourism Start at the famous Plaza Mayor, whose 17th-century square transports you to a bygone era.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ago

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!