long ago
The phrase "long ago" is often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia or historical context, referring to events or periods far removed from the present.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A period of time that occurred far in the past.
Example
- Dinosaurs roamed the Earth long ago.
- She told stories of her childhood long ago.
B1Historical
(historical, literary)A distant point in the past, often implying ancient or historical times.
Example
- Long ago, ancient civilizations built great monuments.
- Legends speak of heroes who lived long ago.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "long ago":
way back whenlong timefar awaytime immemorialupon a timetime pastway backfar gone