phrasal verb

Hear of

Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Know of something or someone's existence

Meanings

  • Know of something or someone's existence (inseparable, International English)
  • news, updates or information about someone (separable [obligatory], International English)
  • accept, allow or acknowledge something (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • I've HEARD OF the band, but don't know their music.
  • I said it would be a positive step, but she wouldn't HEAR OF it.

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