hear about sb/sth
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. To be told some news or information about someone or something.
phrasal verb. To receive information or news regarding a person, thing, or event, typically through communication from others.
Did you hear about the new manager?
I just heard about the concert on the radio; we should get tickets.
It was only through a forgotten letter that she finally heard about her grandfather's true involvement in the war.
- find out about
- be told about
- learn of
- be unaware of
- not know about
- be kept in the dark
- Particles
- about
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- hear + about + object
Often used to ask for or share news, gossip, or recent events.
Contrast with 'hear of' (to know of the existence of something/someone) and 'hear from' (to receive direct communication from someone).
Did you hear the party?Did you hear about the party?'Hear' means to perceive a sound, while 'hear about' means to be told information.
Last updated April 24, 2026