Meaning of the word "long ago" in English

What does "long ago" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

long ago

US /lɔŋ əˈɡoʊ/
UK /lɒŋ əˈɡəʊ/

Adverb

a long time in the past

Example:
Long ago, there lived a king in a faraway land.
We met long ago, when we were just children.