Ago - translation, pronunciation and examples
ago
before the present time
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When to use ago
год назад
два дня назад
давно
недавно
несколько минут назад
ago usage examples
Я закончил тот проект три дня назад.
I finished that project three days ago.
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Used for saying how much time has passed since an event up to now.
Means at an earlier time, but not always directly connected to the present moment.
Can mean earlier than a time or event, but is broader than 'ago' and often needs another word or context.
Refers to an earlier time, often within the same day or period, and is less specific than 'ago'.
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What's the difference between ago / previously / before / earlier
Used for saying how much time has passed since an event up to now.
He left two hours ago.
Он ушёл два часа назад.
Means at an earlier time, but not always directly connected to the present moment.
I had previously worked in London.
Я раньше работал в Лондоне.
Can mean earlier than a time or event, but is broader than 'ago' and often needs another word or context.
She arrived before lunch.
Она пришла до обеда.
Refers to an earlier time, often within the same day or period, and is less specific than 'ago'.
I saw her earlier today.
Я видел её раньше сегодня.
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How to pronounce ago and what this word means
ago translation: назад. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ago
/əˈɡəʊ/
ago translation
назад
ago examples
I finished that project three days ago.
ago transcription
/əˈɡəʊ/, /əˈɡoʊ/
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ago meaning: what does it mean?
before the present time
ago pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ago is pronounced as /əˈɡəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ago definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I finished that project three days ago. Translation: Я закончил тот проект три дня назад.
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