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I have been told vs I have heard

Both "I have been told" and "I have heard" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I have been told" is often used when someone has directly informed you about something, while "I have heard" is used when you have heard information from a source but not necessarily directly from someone. The choice between the two depends on the specific situation and the level of direct communication involved.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1167 views

I have been told

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that someone has directly informed you about something. It implies a direct source of information.

Examples:

I have been told that the meeting has been rescheduled.
I have been told that you are the best person for the job.
I have been told that the store will be closed tomorrow.

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I have been told that big construction companies are now having to be called in.
I have been told that there must be something we can do.
And I have been told that these are the people responsible.
I have been told it might explode.
I have been told that the radio carries traffic reports.
I have been told it is only 79% accurate.
There are beauteous women in Naples, I have been told.
There are beauteous women in Naples, I have been told.
Again, I have been told.
I have been told that I am only allowed to take two speakers.
Mrs Sinclaire, I have been told that your staff did not notify your speaking time.
I have been told that the Pakistan government would be making suitable efforts.
Jack, I have been told that you were exposed to the pathogen.
I have been told it was more than an hour.
I have been told that you can heal, and I do not believe it.
I have been told that, in accordance with our Rules of Procedure, it is only possible to vote on Wednesday.
It would appear from what I have been told that the aircraft ran off the runway, but all of them are all right.
I have been told that talks were held with the Commission with a view to studying measures to restructure the Spanish fishing fleet in Moroccan waters.
Sir, I have been told you called off the FBI search for Rowan.
I have been told that Mr Prodi said in the Conference of Presidents that this document has no legal basis.

Alternatives:

I was informed
I was advised
I was briefed
I was given to understand
I was apprised

I have heard

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that you have received information from a source, but not necessarily directly from someone. It can imply a more indirect or secondhand source of information.

Examples:

I have heard that they are getting married.
I have heard that the company is going through some changes.
I have heard that the concert was amazing.

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Only I have heard that Comandante Rafael was recently in the area.
I have heard a great deal about you, Kefflin.
I have heard all your voices.
Gentlemen, I have heard your opinions.
I have heard it rumoured that the French do.
I have heard the thunder of his hooves.
I have heard your mother and father howling.
I have heard a lot about you.
I have heard so much about you.
I have heard the pros and cons.
I have heard so much about you.
I have heard of the enemy's losses.
I have heard that story about the man in racketeering.
Yes, I have heard talk of Sedára.
I have heard much about you from Colonel Morgan and others.
Of course I have heard of the famous treasure of San Lorenzo.
Maybe, - I have heard it happends.
I have heard about the Aymores.
I have heard the word of Nathan.
I have heard talk about the Countess and the secretary.

Alternatives:

I have learned
I have come to know
I have found out
I have discovered
I have picked up

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