Phrasal verb
hear from
Definition
phrasal verb. to receive a message, letter, or phone call from someone.
phrasal verb. to receive communication from a specific person or entity; typically implies a response or a scheduled update.
Examples
“I hope to hear from you soon.”
“We haven't heard from the landlord about the broken heater since last Tuesday.”
“The committee expects to hear from the legal department before they finalize the merger agreement next month.”
Examples
simple
“I hope to hear from you soon.”
contextual
“We haven't heard from the landlord about the broken heater since last Tuesday.”
complex
“The committee expects to hear from the legal department before they finalize the merger agreement next month.”
Usage
always followed by the person or organization sending the message.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'hear about' (to receive information regarding a topic) to help students distinguish between the source of communication and the subject matter.
Pitfall
I heard from that the party was fun.
I heard that the party was fun.
use 'hear from' only when naming the person who contacted you; use 'hear that' for general information.
Phrasal verb
Particles
from
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
hear + from + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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