hear of
phrasal verb
heard of; hearing of; hears of
: to be aware of the existence of (someone or something) : to know about (someone or something)
He's supposed to be a famous actor, but this is the first time I've ever (even) heard of him.
I've never heard of such a thing!
If I hear of a job opening, I'll let you know.
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Claire notes that she’s never heard of General Lee, but Lafayette will go down in history as a man who helped stop the war.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Ever heard of a relief pitcher facing 12 hitters in an extra inning (and hitting three of them) without getting taken out of the game?
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Nature abhors a vacuum, and the Democratic Party is in the wilderness looking for an identity, and electing a DNC Chair that most Americans have never heard of isn't going to change that.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The menu is a mix of Caribbean flavors and international cuisine that will keep everyone happy, perfect for a laidback lunch or dinner, when the space comes alive with diners who have heard of its legendary sunsets.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Ever heard of a relief pitcher facing 12 hitters in an extra inning (and hitting three of them) without getting taken out of the game?
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Nature abhors a vacuum, and the Democratic Party is in the wilderness looking for an identity, and electing a DNC Chair that most Americans have never heard of isn't going to change that.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The menu is a mix of Caribbean flavors and international cuisine that will keep everyone happy, perfect for a laidback lunch or dinner, when the space comes alive with diners who have heard of its legendary sunsets.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Hear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20of. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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