Phrasal verb
hear from
Meanings
to receive a message, call, email, or other communication from someone
to receive news or an update about something or someone (often after waiting)
Definition
If you hear from someone, you receive a message or news from them.
"Hear from" means to get a call, email, text, letter, or other message from a person or organization. It focuses on receiving communication, not on meeting in person. It is often used when you have been waiting for a reply or update.
Examples
- I finally heard from Maya last night.
- Did you hear from the hotel about our reservation?
- He hasn’t heard from his manager since Monday.
- We heard from the neighbors that the road is closed.
- They heard from their teacher with feedback on the project.
Common mistake
Learners often say "hear about" when they mean direct communication; use "hear from" when the person contacts you.
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