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hear from

phrasal verb

Definition of hear from

: to receive a letter, a telephone call, etc., from (someone)
  • We heard from them yesterday.
  • I haven't heard from her lately.
  • I haven't heard anything from her lately.

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hear play

  1. : to perceive or become aware of by the ear

  2. : to gain knowledge of by hearing

  3. : to listen to with attention : heed

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  1. Nglish: Translation of hear from for Spanish speakers

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