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I heard of your father vs I heard about your father

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I heard of your father' implies that the speaker is aware of the existence of the father, while 'I heard about your father' suggests that the speaker has received some information or news regarding the father.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1618 views

I heard of your father

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate awareness of someone's existence.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker is aware of the existence of the person mentioned.

Examples:

  • I heard of your father before, but I've never met him.
  • She mentioned that she heard of your father from a mutual friend.
  • You wouldn t believe, but I heard of your father from my parents. We are in fact a family:) Anthony Balga was my grandgrandmother s brother. I don t know if ...
  • 1 cannot express the deep distress with which I heard of your father's sad death, but offer you and the rest of your family my heartfelt sympathy. H. Poland.
  • Dec 3, 2008 ... When I heard of your father's death I often prayed and gave thanksgiving for him and that he fathered you and that I came to know him through ...
  • Have I heard of your father?” “Maybe. He's Viktor Blue, Slayer of Drochslem and Hero of Culs III.” The pride in the young woman's voice as she stated the titles ...

Alternatives:

  • I know of your father
  • I'm aware of your father

I heard about your father

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate receiving information or news about someone.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has received some information or news regarding the person mentioned.

Examples:

  • I heard about your father's new job. Congratulations!
  • She told me she heard about your father's illness.
  • Klaus: I heard about your father. Caroline: Don't. Seriously. Klaus: Very well. On to more mannered subjects then, like how ravishing you look in that dress.
  • This is the first time I heard about your father and his civil rights work. I am a Latina immigrant and this film makes me feel strong to stand up for what is right.
  • I heard about your father, And it was sad to hear, I would have made the service, But I thought it might be weird, My family sent some flowers, He was such a kind ...
  • Jun 15, 2012 ... Hey Chris, dude I was SO sad when I heard about your father, man... My heart goes out to you and your family big time! I teared up when you ...

Alternatives:

  • I learned about your father
  • I was informed about your father

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