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When to use "back" and "ago"



 
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When to use "back" and "ago" Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:55 am  When to use "back" and "ago"		  
Hello,

Could some one explain me the difference?

1. I came here an hour ago
I came here an hour back

2. I came here ten years ago
I came here ten years back

When to use "ago" and "back"?

Thanks,
Reddy
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When to use "back" and "ago" Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:47 am  When to use "back" and "ago"		  
You can always use 'ago'. 'Back' in the sense of 'ago' is rather informal, I'd say.
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When to use "back" and "ago" Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:21 am  When to use "back" and "ago"		  
Thanks Conchita...
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