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good to hear that vs glad to hear

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of expressing happiness or satisfaction upon hearing something. The choice between the two phrases depends on your personal preference and the context in which they are used.
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good to hear that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express happiness or satisfaction upon hearing something positive.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Good to hear that you got the job!
  • It's good to hear that you're feeling better.
  • Good to hear that you enjoyed the movie.
  • Good to hear that you had a great vacation.
  • Good to hear that you passed the exam.
  • Dec 26, 2022 ... I think "is" sounds right, but since the speaker A just finished their speech, B should say "It was good to hear that". Do I make sense?
  • Dec 16, 2014 ... a) Good to hear that. b) Glad you say that. Are both idiomatic in the following context? I asked a friend of mine to an English club ...
  • Jan 22, 2014 ... Use whichever one you feel like. There is a very subtle difference in meaning, in that the first expands to It's good to hear that you enjoyed ...
  • Sep 29, 2019 ... Is the sentence "It's good to hear that music" grammatically correct? If not, what would be the correct way of saying it in English? If you ...
  • Oct 13, 2019 ... How do I reply to "good to hear that he is recovering"? “Thank you, for your concern.”.
  • Jan 1, 2019 ... Good to hear that @corynchad are back at it @gabelopezcomedy stay safe Chad. Dorothy Smith og 2 onnur. 󰤥 3. 󰤦. 󰤧. Nýliga uppsligið á síðu.
  • Read Chapter 16 - Good To Hear That from the story BLSC #15 : The Dark Romance by beyondlocks with 57383 reads. couple, tough, lovestory.
  • Jan 21, 2024 ... Good to hear that you that you are able to print despite failure testing the Z-axes during calibration. I'm in the same situation with ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Nice to hear that
  • Great to hear that
  • Wonderful to hear that
  • Fantastic to hear that
  • Awesome to hear that

glad to hear

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express happiness or satisfaction upon hearing something positive.

Examples:

  • I'm glad to hear that you're doing well.
  • Glad to hear that you enjoyed the concert.
  • Glad to hear that you're coming to the party.
  • Glad to hear that you're getting married.
  • Glad to hear that you're feeling better.
  • Mar 2, 2017 ... Glad to hear should be used when speaking on a more personal note, as “glad” is a feeling that we can have towards someone. Noting this, we can ...
  • Jul 21, 2023 ... Hello Everyone. I'm Trying To Learn Portuguese For The Last Couple Of Weeks, I Was Wondering If Anyone Could Translate "I'm Glad To Hear ...
  • Jan 22, 2014 ... In short, "I am glad to hear," "It is good to hear." – choster ... glad to hear that you enjoyed the radio show. Because of this, the ...
  • Jan 11, 2021 ... I do not know what you mean. I am glad to hear that, in which language or you just want another way to say this phase, therefore just say.
  • Dec 29, 2023 ... "I'm glad [to hear] the cookies are tasty" politely? I gave an older friend some cookies and she let me know they were yummy. I'd like to ...
  • Dec 12, 2018 ... Lady Gaga I am so glad to hear of yourlp SAG Awards nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role and just ...
  • Glad to hear this coming from a pastor @olumidemmanuel ... The word of God is complete and it is able to solve any life's issue; mental, social, physical, ...
  • Mar 28, 2020 ... Glad to Hear It. Posted by melissahillman. excuse.5. Thanks, ableism! I'll get right on that. (Picture shows a staircase with the words “There ...

Alternatives:

  • Happy to hear
  • Pleased to hear
  • Delighted to hear
  • Thrilled to hear
  • Ecstatic to hear

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