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past vs ago

ago vs past

past is a noun but ago is not a noun.

past and ago both are adjectives.

past and ago both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
past Yes Yes No Yes
ago No Yes No Yes
past (noun) ago (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
the time that has elapsed
a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
past (adjective) ago (adjective)
earlier than the present time; no longer current gone by; or in the past
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
past (adverb) ago (adverb)
so as to pass a given point in the past
Difference between past and ago

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