hear of

phrase

1

: to be aware of the existence of

I've never heard of him.

2

: to entertain the idea

—used in the negative

wouldn't hear of it

Examples of hear of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

SafetyCulture is the version of this most operators outside Australia have never heard of. — Rob Versaw, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Many Indians first heard of Sonam Wangchuk because he is often credited as the inspiration for a character in the massively popular Hindi-language film 3 Idiots (2009). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Most have heard of the Larry Nassar scandal, where the USOPC and NCAA failed to protect athletes despite years of complaints. — Katie Uhlaender Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

To hear of Laloya’s passing is a great loss to her family and the wider community, Jamaica, her impact will always be remembered and her voice will not be forgotten. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for hear of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove