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UK//wiː hæv ˈnɛvə hɜːd ɒv bɪˈfɔː//US//wi hæv ˈnɛvər hɜrd ʌv bɪˈfɔr//

Meaning of We have never heard of before

A phrase indicating a lack of prior knowledge about something.

In simple words: This means we haven't known about it until now.

We have never heard of before in a sentence

  • This topic is something we have never heard of before.
  • They introduced a concept we have never heard of before in class.
  • I was surprised by the book because we have never heard of it before.

How to use We have never heard of before

Use this phrase when introducing new information to someone. It can be used in both spoken and written contexts but is less common in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine hearing a new song for the first time, saying, 'We've never heard of this before!'

Related words

Collocations with We have never heard of before

Synonyms for We have never heard of before

  • unknown to us
  • unfamiliar to us
  • not heard of before

Opposites of We have never heard of before

  • We already know about
  • We are familiar with
  • We have encountered before

Common mistakes with We have never heard of before

  • Using 'have' instead of 'had' in past contexts
  • Overcomplicating the phrase with unnecessary words
  • Forgetting to use 'we' when it's a group context

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Frequently asked questions about We have never heard of before

What does We have never heard of before mean?

This means we haven't known about it until now.

What is the definition of We have never heard of before?

A phrase indicating a lack of prior knowledge about something.

How do you use We have never heard of before in a sentence?

This topic is something we have never heard of before.

Can you give another example of We have never heard of before?

They introduced a concept we have never heard of before in class.

What are synonyms for We have never heard of before?

Common alternatives include unknown to us, unfamiliar to us, not heard of before.

What is the opposite of We have never heard of before?

Opposite meanings include We already know about, We are familiar with, We have encountered before.

What words go with We have never heard of before?

It commonly pairs with never heard, heard of something, heard before.

What are common mistakes when using We have never heard of before?

Using 'have' instead of 'had' in past contexts Overcomplicating the phrase with unnecessary words Forgetting to use 'we' when it's a group context

How do you pronounce We have never heard of before?

US: //wi hæv ˈnɛvər hɜrd ʌv bɪˈfɔr//, UK: //wiː hæv ˈnɛvə hɜːd ɒv bɪˈfɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We have never heard of before?

Use this phrase when introducing new information to someone. It can be used in both spoken and written contexts but is less common in formal writing.