ago
ago
before the present time
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ago with Russian translation
ago usage examples
Я закончил тот проект три дня назад.
I finished that project three days ago.
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Means at an earlier time, but not always directly connected to the present moment.
I had previously worked in London.
Can mean earlier than a time or event, but is broader than 'ago' and often needs another word or context.
She arrived before lunch.
Refers to an earlier time, often within the same day or period, and is less specific than 'ago'.
I saw her earlier today.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce ago and what this word means
ago means ago. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ago
/əˈɡəʊ/
ago translation
ago
ago examples
I finished that project three days ago.
ago transcription
/əˈɡəʊ/, /əˈɡoʊ/
Questions about this word
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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