Idiom idiom
X years ago
Meaning
This phrase tells you when something happened in the past. You use a time period like 'two days' or 'ten years' before 'ago' to say how long before now it was.
Examples
“I moved to this city five years ago.”
“She started learning to play the piano three years ago and now she performs in concerts.”
“The ancient ruins were discovered by explorers many years ago, yet they still hold secrets that historians struggle to interpret.”
Last updated April 22, 2026