Back
Back adverb - Earlier than the present time.
Long time ago and back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Long time ago" instead an adverb "Back".
Long time ago
Back and long time ago are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back" instead an adverb phrase "Long time ago".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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With that said, it has its limits and it can't bring back those that died a long time ago such as Deirdre.
Source: Comic Book / Arawn -
It's something that happened a long time ago and it's never, never coming back, so don't you worry.
Source: Deader Than Disco -
Meroko in fact loves Izumi back but he rejected her a long time ago by breaking her heart (but they work it out).
Source: Manga / Full Moon o Sagashite
Cite this Source
Long time ago and Back. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/back/long_time_ago
Back & Long time ago. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/back/long_time_ago>.
Long time ago or Back. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/back/long_time_ago.
