“Ago” vs. “Before”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 12, 2023
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The difference between “ago” and “before”
- "Ago" is an adverb, while "before" can be an adverb, conjunction, or preposition.
- Both can refer to the past, but "before" can also mean the present or future when referring to something that precedes a point in time in the later future.
- "Before" can also be used to mean physically in front of something, while "ago" does not have this connotation.
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What is the definition of “ago” and “before”?
Ago
- "Ago" refers to a time that has already passed.
- It is used to indicate that something occurred in the past.
- It is often used with a specific time period such as "two years ago" or "an hour ago."
Before
- "Before" refers to a point in time earlier than the present or a specified event.
- It is used to indicate a sequence of events or to provide context for a particular moment.
- It can be used to describe the time before a specific event such as "before the sun sets" or "before the concert starts."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Before” is the more popular variant on the web.
Ago
5,030,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I graduated from college three years ago.
- We went on vacation to Hawaii a month ago.
- The last time I saw my grandmother was five years ago.
More popular
Before
10,410,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Please finish your homework before dinner.
- I need to buy groceries before the store closes.
- Let's go for a walk before it starts raining.
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