Meaning
A question used to introduce a piece of news or gossip. You can use ‘Have you heard…?‘ to inquire if someone has any specific information or news.
Today’s Sentences
- Have you heard back?
- Have you heard the news?
- Have you heard that he’s an architect now?
- Have you heard about the new movie coming out?
- Have you heard about the latest terrorist attack in London?
- Writer’s Note
01
Have you heard back?
Situation 1
How’d your audition go?
I think it went well.
Have you heard back yet?
No, they said they would call later today.
Situation 2
I sent in all of my University applications last week.
Have you heard back from any of the schools yet?
I’ve heard back from one but still waiting on the other ones.
Well, I hope you get into the school you’re aiming for.
02
Have you heard the news?
Situation 1
Have you heard the news?
What news?
I’m getting married next month!
Congratulations, I’m so happy for you!
Situation 2
Have you heard the news?
Did something happen?
My sister just won the lottery!
Really?
I’m so jealous!
03
Have you heard that he’s an architect now?
Situation 1
What’s Frank doing now?
Have you heard that he’s an architect now?
Really? That’s cool.
We should go for drinks when he’s in town.
Situation 2
Have you heard that he’s an architect now?
Really?
Do you have his contacts?
I do.
I’ll message it to you.
Thanks.
I know this project that needs an architect.
04
Have you heard about the new movie coming out?
Situation 1
Have you heard about the new movie coming out?
No, I haven’t.
It’s supposed to be super racy.
Really?
Let’s go see it when it comes out.
Situation 2
Don’t you think he’s such a good actor?
Yes.
Have you heard about the new movie coming out?
Is he starring in it?
He is!
05
Have you heard about the latest terrorist attack in London?
Situation 1
Have you heard about the latest terrorist attack in London?
Yes.
I saw it on the news this morning.
So many people have been hurt.
It’s so frightening and saddening,
all the hate in this world.
Writer’s Note
‘Hear of‘ is used to discuss one’s awareness of the existence of something or someone.
- Have you heard of smart farming?
- Have you heard of the major flood in town?
- Heard of any good eats in the city lately?
‘Hear about‘ is used to discuss one’s awareness and knowledge of a particular news event or incident, or to have heard more information about something or someone.
- Have you heard about the murder trial?
- Have you heard about the fatal crash along the highway?
- Heard about the party?
‘Did you hear‘ is a way of emphasizing that you want people to give their attention to what you are saying.
- Did you hear about my divorce?
- Did you hear about the layoffs at our company?
- Did you hear that I’m getting surgery?
- I’m going to leave now. Did you hear me??
