ago/back

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Anonymous  #256816  Thu, 17 Aug 06 12:35 PM

Hi All,

Which is the correct usage: "two years ago" or "two years back"? Both "ago" and "back" means "in the past". Do we use "ago" with respect to time? What instances of time do we use "back"?

Thanks in advance.

-Megs

  
Marius Hancu  #256831  Thu, 17 Aug 06 02:01 PM
Both are correct.
back is more informal, IMO.

  
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