Meaning
Before now, back in the past.
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Word origin
From Middle English agon, the old past participle of a verb meaning to pass away.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- agon
- English cognates
- gone
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: ago, few, heart and 7 more words.