Hear of
Know of something or someone's existence
Meanings
- Know of something or someone's existence (inseparable, International English)
- Receive news, updates or information about someone (separable [obligatory], International English)
- In the negative, this can mean that someone refuse to accept, allow or acknowledge something (inseparable, International English)
Examples
- I've HEARD OF the band, but don't know their music.
- I said it would be a positive step, but she wouldn't HEAR OF it.