# hear from

CEFR A2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hear-from
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to receive a message, letter, or phone call from someone.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I heard from that the party was fun." but "I heard that the party was fun." — use 'hear from' only when naming the person who contacted you; use 'hear that' for general information.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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