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When I heard vs when I have heard

Both "when I heard" and "when I have heard" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "When I heard" is used to talk about a specific past event, while "when I have heard" is used to refer to a past event that has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1706 views

When I heard

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific past event.

Use "when I heard" to talk about a specific past event that you listened to or were informed about.

Examples:

  • When I heard the news, I was shocked.
  • I felt relieved when I heard that she was safe.
  • When I heard you were coming I was very happy.
  • When I heard what had happened.
  • When I heard your suspicions, I started to distance myself.
  • When I heard people had been killed, I confronted him immediately.
  • When I heard they'd taken you to the pound...
  • When I heard they had brought somebody from L.A., I panicked.
  • When I heard about the fire, I practically ran here, man.
  • When I heard of your death, I was very sad.
  • When I heard shots, I hit the ground.
  • When I heard you had escaped Winterfell, I feared the worst.
  • When I heard the explosion, I saw smoke coming from a stairwell.
  • When I heard about the shooting, my heart stopped.
  • When I heard that he'd killed another woman...
  • When I heard the verdict, I thought he'd swing.
  • When I heard her voice, I reacted by instinct.
  • When I heard about this place...
  • When I heard that you and Leslie were breaking up, I...
  • When I heard about Yasmin Heaney.
  • When I heard of my real family line.
  • When I heard what happened this morning on the Promenade...

Alternatives:

  • When I listened
  • When I was informed

when I have heard

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a past event that has relevance to the present.

Use "when I have heard" to refer to a past event that you have knowledge of and that has some relevance or impact on the present.

Examples:

  • When I have heard about the incident, I will let you know.
  • I can give you more details when I have heard back from the team.
  • I should like to return to this when I have heard what Mr Friedrich has to say.
  • And when I have heard it, what blessing brings it?
  • If when I have heard it, what blessing brings it?
  • I am surprised to see all these colleagues taking the floor today, when I have never before heard them speak during the political debate of the last nine years on developing new procedures.
  • I have heard the name, spoken by my father when I was a boy.
  • That is when I lean back in my chair and think to myself: here we go again. I have heard it all before in recent years.
  • I have heard more from Belgium on this issue, before the country takes over the presidency, than I have heard from Sweden.
  • Today, I have heard much said - and I have heard it on many previous occasions - about various worrying aspects of crime.
  • In every speech I have heard today, I have heard reference to the social Europe being the core and basis that holds our society together.
  • I have heard many references to Council statements from previous years and from March of this year, but I have heard little in the way of specifics.
  • I believe that I have heard.
  • I don't hear my own, for I have heard him.
  • I am very disturbed by what I have heard here today.
  • After what I have heard, I understand why.
  • I am sickened by what I have heard today from many.
  • I agree with most of the observations that I have heard.
  • I think I have heard this before.
  • I have heard many positive remarks, most of which I agree with.
  • I have heard Moray talk about your many gifts.
  • There are things I have heard, sir.

Alternatives:

  • When I have been informed
  • When I have received information

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