Phrasal verb
hear about sb/sth
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“Did you hear about the new manager?”
contextual
“I just heard about the concert on the radio; we should get tickets.”
complex
“It was only through a forgotten letter that she finally heard about her grandfather's true involvement in the war.”
Usage
Often used to ask for or share news, gossip, or recent events.
Teaching tip
Contrast with 'hear of' (to know of the existence of something/someone) and 'hear from' (to receive direct communication from someone).
Pitfall
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.
Phrasal verb
Particles
about
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
hear + about + object