What is another word for hear about?

Pronunciation: [hˈi͡əɹ ɐbˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

When it comes to hearing about news, events or updates, there are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of the phrase "hear about". Some common alternatives include "learn about", "find out", "discover", "get wind of", "be informed", "pick up on", "catch wind of", "be notified", "come across", and "receive word". Each of these phrases conveys a similar meaning to "hear about" and can be used interchangeably depending on the context and tone of the conversation. It is useful to have a wide range of synonyms in one's vocabulary to avoid repetition and keep the language fresh and interesting.

What are the hypernyms for Hear about?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Hear about

  • What you hear about the band is always going to be more disturbing than any particular song.
    Daisy Berkowitz
  • People would see me on a Nickelodeon commercial, and I would hear about it the next day in school.
    Jason Biggs
  • I was experiencing all the success the entertainment industry has to offer, but I knew there had to be something more. It was sort of through that God prepared me to hear about His great plan.
    Kirk Cameron
  • A lot of people are singing about how screwed up the world is, and I don't think that everybody wants to hear about that all the time.
    Mariah Carey
  • I hate people who splash their own pain on covers, like the whole world should hear about them. Why are we all supposed to be interested in one individual's suffering?
    Andrea Corr

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