heard about the news vs heard of the news

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Heard about the news' is commonly used when someone has received information or is aware of a particular news event. On the other hand, 'heard of the news' is less common and is used when someone is familiar with the existence of the news without necessarily knowing the details.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1153 views

heard about the news

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone has received information or is aware of a particular news event.

Examples:

Have you heard about the news of the upcoming election?
I heard about the news of the accident on the highway.

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I heard about the new show.
It turns out certain people had heard about the New Earth Army.
Madame's heard about the new servant?
I need to know what you've heard about the new guy Elias.
Do you know what I heard about the new Ambassador?
Have you heard the news about the Operatic Society?
Your father heard the news about the hoax when he was home.
I heard about you on the news last night.
I heard about Lana on the news.
You probably heard about it in the news.
I heard about it on the news.
Has the president heard the news about the shooting at Governor Reston's house?
No. We would have heard about it on the news.
We only heard about her through the news and you all.
Wait a minute... I heard about this on the news.
I heard about it on the news later.
I'm sure you've heard about it, the new division I'm heading up.
We heard about them on the news here, these bush fires, but these were beyond belief.
By this time, everybody had heard about the king's new clothes that he would wear at the parade.
Heard the news about Mayor Bader.

Alternatives:

heard the news
heard about it
heard the latest news
heard the breaking news
heard the news report

heard of the news

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is familiar with the existence of the news without necessarily knowing the details.

Examples:

I've heard of the news about the new technology, but I don't know the specifics.
She mentioned that she had heard of the news regarding the company's merger.

Alternatives:

heard of it
heard of the latest news
heard of the breaking news
heard of the news report
heard about the news

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heard about the news vs heard of the news