I've never heard about him vs i've never heard of him

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've never heard of him' is the more common and idiomatic expression when referring to someone's existence or knowledge about a person. On the other hand, 'I've never heard about him' could be used in a more specific context where the focus is on the information or details about the person.

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I've never heard about him

This phrase is correct but less common than the alternative.

This phrase could be used in a specific context where the focus is on the information or details about the person. It is less commonly used compared to 'I've never heard of him.'

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I've never heard about him
Anyway I've never heard about any problems so far.
I've never heard about it or seen it.
I've never heard about them before, very nice animals!
How come I've never heard about this?
"I'm sorry but I've never heard about this note."
I've never heard anything about it from my husband
That's interesting, 'cause I lived with him for six months, and I've never heard anything about a migraine before.
This friend, who I've never heard anything about, was just asking about you.
I've never heard Kurt talk about suicide or anything,
[Tinny] I've never heard a thing about you.
I've-I've never heard people so jaded about Christmas.
I've never heard that sentence uttered about another man.
I've never heard a bad word about moss.
I've never heard anyone so excited about getting to wear a cup.
I've never heard you say that about a person.
But I've never heard a similar discussion about tax evasion.
I've never heard anybody say that about you before and I certainly can't identify personally.
I've never even heard him lie about a model.
Jay, I've been with you for five years, and I've never heard you mention anything about writing.
I've never heard anybody say that about you before and I certainly can't identify personally.

Alternatives:

I've never heard of him

i've never heard of him

This phrase is correct and the more common expression when referring to someone's existence or knowledge about a person.

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic expression when referring to someone's existence or knowledge about a person. It is widely used in everyday English.

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Says he's a singer, but I've never heard of him.
I don't know this person. German Suvorin. I've never heard of him in my life.
How come I've never heard of him?
Román Naranjo... I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him.
Yes, but I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him...
I wish I could help, but I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him.
I don't know him. I've never heard of him.
Well, how come I've never heard of him?
I have never seen him and frankly, I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him.
I've never heard of him, no.
I've never heard of him!
I've never heard of him.
If Barney's so great, how come I've never heard of him.
The print belongs to a man named Darren Piersahl. Piersahl? I've never heard of him.

Alternatives:

I've never heard about him

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