hear of

Frequency: 8.632.0 per million words

Often used interchangeably with 'hear about', but can imply a less detailed awareness.

hearPREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • On hearing of his plight, a businessman offered him a job.
  • I was sorry to hear of your father's death.
  • I have never heard of that author before.
  • She wouldn't hear of me paying for the dinner.
  • Most people have heard of global warming by now.
  • We were surprised to hear of their decision to move.
  • Have you heard of any job openings at the company?
  • He claims to have heard of a secret treasure map.
  • I hadn't heard of this band until my friend mentioned them.
  • Did you hear of the changes to the schedule?