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GrammarJLPT N2

long ago

Adverb

Definitions

1. long ago

An adverb meaning "already" or "long since," used to emphasize that something happened well before the present moment. It carries a nuance of "a long time ago already," often implying mild surprise or exasperation that something should be obvious by now.

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

The train's long gone — let's just wait for the next one.

Sentence 2

The milk in the fridge expired ages ago!

Sentence 3

Ugh, that question again? I already answered that a long time ago!

Sentence 4

Whatever, I gave up on that expectation long ago.

Sentence 5

No way, you were still asleep? I've been up for ages!