hear of
phrasal verb
heard of; hearing of; hears of
: to be aware of the existence of (someone or something) : to know about (someone or something)
He's supposed to be a famous actor, but this is the first time I've ever (even) heard of him.
I've never heard of such a thing!
If I hear of a job opening, I'll let you know.
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What’s your favorite book no one else has heard of?
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New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Schrier told Axios her office had heard of about 250 forest service workers laid off across Oregon and Washington in recent days.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
Grocery shoppers were not pleased to hear of a reptile mingling with their produce.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Many parents have heard of the Montessori method and probably even know of a Montessori school in their neighborhood.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Schrier told Axios her office had heard of about 250 forest service workers laid off across Oregon and Washington in recent days.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
Grocery shoppers were not pleased to hear of a reptile mingling with their produce.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Many parents have heard of the Montessori method and probably even know of a Montessori school in their neighborhood.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Hear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20of. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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