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i heard it through newspaper vs i heard it by newspaper

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct preposition to use in this context is 'in.' The correct phrase would be 'I heard it through the newspaper.'

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1039 views

i heard it through newspaper

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'in' should be used instead of 'through.'

The correct phrase is 'I heard it through the newspaper,' where 'through' is used to indicate the source of the information.
  • I heard it through the earwig.
  • I heard it through the Federal grapevine.
  • I heard it from the costume shop, but I heard it.
  • Then he steps off that thing, and I heard it. I heard it just go - crack.
  • Now, I heard it was coming, And I heard it was bad...
  • Actually, I heard it from a friend who heard it from somebody else.
  • You know, I heard it from Rick, in QD, who heard it from Arlene in Reception.
  • Voice 11: When I heard it over the radio - Voice 12: Heard it on the radio.
  • I heard. I heard it cost him $2 million?
  • Yes, I heard, I heard it.
  • - I heard it in a book I heard.
  • I heard it, I heard everything, Dom.
  • And I heard you were getting married before the baby comes, and I heard it from Ruben.
  • How can I tell him I heard that without telling him who I heard it from?
  • I heard... I heard it on the phone
  • I thought I heard it ring.
  • I heard it on the radio.
  • I heard it got pregnant and dropped out.
  • I heard it's a distinct possibility.
  • I heard it's a distinct possibility.

i heard it by newspaper

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'in' should be used instead of 'by.'

The correct phrase is 'I heard it through the newspaper,' where 'through' is used to indicate the source of the information.
  • We heard in the newspaper you were leaving.
  • I don't know if you've heard about it - newspapers?
  • This message must be read in every newspaper heard on every radio, seen on every television.
  • I heard it from the costume shop, but I heard it.
  • Then he steps off that thing, and I heard it. I heard it just go - crack.
  • Now, I heard it was coming, And I heard it was bad...
  • Actually, I heard it from a friend who heard it from somebody else.
  • You know, I heard it from Rick, in QD, who heard it from Arlene in Reception.
  • Voice 11: When I heard it over the radio - Voice 12: Heard it on the radio.
  • I heard. I heard it cost him $2 million?
  • Yes, I heard, I heard it.
  • - I heard it in a book I heard.
  • I heard it, I heard everything, Dom.
  • And I heard you were getting married before the baby comes, and I heard it from Ruben.
  • How can I tell him I heard that without telling him who I heard it from?
  • I heard... I heard it on the phone
  • I thought I heard it ring.
  • I heard it on the radio.
  • I heard it got pregnant and dropped out.
  • I heard it's a distinct possibility.

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