I came to know this news vs I came to know about this news

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I came to know this news' is more concise and direct, while 'I came to know about this news' is more commonly used and provides additional clarity by specifying that the knowledge is about the news.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 3615 views

I came to know this news

This phrase is correct but less commonly used compared to the alternative.

This phrase is concise and direct, indicating that the speaker has acquired knowledge of a particular news.

Examples:

I came to know this news yesterday.
She came to know this news from a reliable source.

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To a woman I came to know as the Cut-Wife of Ballentree Moor.
Some of whom I came to know in passing.
Thus I came to know Mr. Walden.
Because of someone, I came to know it well.
But I came to know him very well.
I know this may come as a shock, but I came to care for him deeply.
And it was here in this sacred place where I came to know the secrets and wisdom and love of my mothers.
Later on I came to know his name was Bernardo Soares.
Later I came to know it meant "flower of the factory".
As I came to know him, I felt a growing concern over his quick, violent temper.
You really want to know, I came to apologize for that terrible night.
I came to know it, and we parted.
Over the years, I came to know many grownups, and my opinion of them never improved.
I came to tell you Lobos' whole New York syndicate is dead or missing, but I think you might know that, too.
Look, I know this is difficult, Ron, and that's why I came to you.
I came to know that the angels have by mistake given you something that belongs to us.
And my mom won't tell me how she knows, but she knows he came to New York, so...
But in time, with the help and the wisdom of simple people, I came to know the reality of their religious convictions and to know the truth of reincarnation.
I think she's old enough to know her story, And how I came to be her mommy.
And you came to know this how, McGee?

Alternatives:

I came to know about this news
I got to know this news

I came to know about this news

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is more commonly used and provides additional clarity by specifying that the knowledge is about the news.

Examples:

I came to know about this news through social media.
He came to know about this news after reading the newspaper.

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I came to tell you about this afternoon.
I came to talk to you about this.
Don't know about this new crew of yours.
I don't know about you, but I am glad I came to work today.
To a woman I came to know as the Cut-Wife of Ballentree Moor.
Some of whom I came to know in passing.
Thus I came to know Mr. Walden.
Because of someone, I came to know it well.
But I came to know him very well.
And no one needs to know about this.
We need to know about this fire.
No one is supposed to know about this.
It would've been nice to know about this eight months ago.
I want to know about this other guy.
No-one else needs to know about this.
And the world needs to know about this program.
Here's all you need to know about this family.
Something you need to know about this Author...
I want to know about this cancer.
I just need to know about this previous arrest.

Alternatives:

I came to know this news
I got to know about this news

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I came to know this news vs I came to know about this news