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UK//jʊ hɜːrd əˈbaʊt ðæt//US//ju hɜrd əˈbaʊt ðæt//

Meaning of You heard about that

A phrase used to inquire if someone is aware of a certain event or piece of information.

In simple words: You learned something from someone.

You heard about that in a sentence

  • You heard about that new restaurant downtown?
  • I can't believe you heard about that before me!
  • Did you hear about that concert next month?
  • You heard about that movie getting released early?
  • It's surprising how you heard about that scandal so quickly.

How to use You heard about that

Used to confirm if someone is aware of a specific topic. Appropriate in casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone chunk

Memory hint

Think of 'hearing' news, like whispering it to a friend.

Related words

Collocations with You heard about that

  • hear about news
  • hear about events
  • hear about rumors

Synonyms for You heard about that

  • Did you know about that?
  • Have you heard of that?
  • Are you aware of that?

Common mistakes with You heard about that

  • Using it in overly formal contexts.
  • Confusing it with 'Did you hear about that?'
  • Not using it when it is relevant.

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Frequently asked questions about You heard about that

What does You heard about that mean?

You learned something from someone.

What is the definition of You heard about that?

A phrase used to inquire if someone is aware of a certain event or piece of information.

How do you use You heard about that in a sentence?

You heard about that new restaurant downtown?

Can you give another example of You heard about that?

I can't believe you heard about that before me!

What are synonyms for You heard about that?

Common alternatives include Did you know about that?, Have you heard of that?, Are you aware of that?.

What words go with You heard about that?

It commonly pairs with hear about news, hear about events, hear about rumors.

What are common mistakes when using You heard about that?

Using it in overly formal contexts. Confusing it with 'Did you hear about that?' Not using it when it is relevant.

How do you pronounce You heard about that?

US: //ju hɜrd əˈbaʊt ðæt//, UK: //jʊ hɜːrd əˈbaʊt ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You heard about that?

Used to confirm if someone is aware of a specific topic. Appropriate in casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing.