Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
long-ago
adverb
/lɔːŋ əˈɡoʊ/
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Definition
a term used to refer to a time that is far in the past.
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Examples
- They lived in a village called Elden, long-ago forgotten by history.
- She spoke of her adventures long-ago, when she was a young girl.
- The ancient ruins tell stories of a civilization that thrived long-ago.
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Meaning
The phrase ‘long-ago’ indicates a significant distance in time from the present, often evoking nostalgia or historical context.
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Synonyms
- formerly
- in the past
- once
- previously