have heard back vs heard back

Both "have heard back" and "heard back" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Have heard back" is used when referring to a recent action or ongoing process, while "heard back" is used when talking about a past event without specifying a timeframe.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 407 views

have heard back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "have heard back" when you want to indicate that you have received a response recently or are still waiting for a response. It implies a connection to the present moment.

Examples:

I have heard back from the company about the job interview.
Have you heard back from your friend about the party?

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We should have heard back by now.
But I haven't heard back.
Haven't heard back from you yet.
I still haven't heard back from you.
I just haven't heard back from them.
But so far I haven't heard back.
We haven't heard back yet.
Still haven't heard back yet.
I commented on your status, but haven't heard back from you.
So have you heard back from State.
We haven't heard back about Barry yet.
I still haven't heard back from the company.
I called Thompson when I got back into the office. Haven't heard back yet.
I put a call in to the registry, but I haven't heard back.
It's been almost a week, and I haven't heard back.
Teri told me you were stressing out because you haven't heard back from the did-it-on-the-first-date doctor.
I texted her a couple of times this morning, but I haven't heard back.
AUSA says they've reached out to you on Arlo's deal, but they haven't heard back.
I called a few times and I haven't heard back from you.
We have not heard back yet from France, but we expect their approval to be forthcoming.

Alternatives:

have received a response
have gotten a reply
have been informed
have had a response
have been contacted

heard back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "heard back" when you want to refer to a past event of receiving a response without specifying a specific timeframe. It is more general and does not imply a recent action.

Examples:

I heard back from the company about the job interview.
She finally heard back from the university regarding her application.

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I e-mailed you, but I never heard back.
I still haven't heard back from the company.
I just heard back from Charles Cooper.
I've just heard back from Thames House.
We haven't heard back yet.
Rosalee just heard back from Alexander.
I heard back from Dr. Gochmann.
Well, we heard back from the crime techs in San Francisco.
I finally heard back from the police in Brazil.
We never heard back from David.
I wrote to you, so many times - I never heard back.
Just heard back from Erika's parents.
I just heard back from the SafeFire manufacturer.
I just heard back from Birch's office.
Sir, we heard back from Fort Halstead.
I called from New York and left a few voice mails, But never heard back.
Yes, I had an interview, but never heard back.
Haven't heard back from you yet.
I just heard back from the precinct captain in Buffalo.
Boss, I finally heard back from robbery.

Alternatives:

received a response
got a reply
were informed
had a response
were contacted

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