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I've heard of it vs I've heard it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've heard of it' is used when you are familiar with something or have knowledge about it, while 'I've heard it' is used when you have heard a specific thing or piece of information. They are not interchangeable as they convey different meanings.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 2988 views

I've heard of it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are familiar with something or have knowledge about it. It implies that you have heard about the existence or details of the thing.

Examples:

  • I've heard of that book before.
  • Have you heard of the new restaurant in town?
  • I've heard of it - hallucinations, trance states.
  • Yes, I've heard of it. It's an ambitious project.
  • That's the first I've heard of it. I haven't seen Carter in hours.
  • I didn't know anything, this is the first I've heard of it.
  • You know Oxford? - Yes, I've heard of it.
  • I mean, I've heard of it, but I don't quite understand what they do.
  • Ever hear of it? I saw "Jesus Christ, Superstar," of course I've heard of it.
  • First I've heard of it, My Lord.
  • I've heard of it maybe happening.
  • I've heard of it, I just don't subscribe to the practice.
  • Actually, I've heard of it.
  • Well, it's just the first time I've heard of it.
  • I've heard of it. I was never sure it really existed.
  • I've heard of it, but only as a theory.
  • Well, I've heard of it. I've never seen it.
  • You're honestly telling me you've never seen Casablanca? I've heard of it.

Alternatives:

  • I know about it.
  • I'm aware of it.
  • I'm familiar with it.

I've heard it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you have heard a specific thing or piece of information. It indicates that you have heard a particular sound, statement, or piece of news.

Examples:

  • I've heard it's going to rain tomorrow.
  • I've heard it's a great movie.
  • I've heard it a million times.
  • If this story ends with the raccoon leading you out of the forest, I've heard it.
  • And so I have trouble believing that you've changed, because I've heard it all before.
  • Yes, I know. I've heard it already five today.
  • I've heard it more than once.
  • I've heard it too often and in too great a detail for it to be false.
  • I've heard it's the sirenia.
  • I've heard it all now.
  • I've heard it all before.
  • I've heard it makes people extremely susceptible to suggestion.
  • First time I've heard it.
  • And trust me, I've heard it from everybody.
  • I've heard it's annoying.
  • I've heard it all before, Luke.
  • Basebee. I've heard it both ways.
  • I've heard it all before.
  • I've heard it all before, lived to tell the tale.
  • I've heard it 100 times, my brother.
  • I've heard it's really good.
  • I've heard it's customary to obtain a husband before producing an heir.

Alternatives:

  • I heard that.
  • I know about that.
  • I'm aware of that.

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