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UK//juː hɜːd//US//juː hɜrd//

Meaning of You heard

Indicates that someone has received information through listening.

In simple words: You listened to something.

You heard in a sentence

  • You heard about the new café opening downtown.
  • Did you hear? You heard the news before anyone else.
  • You heard what she said at the meeting, right?
  • If you heard the story, you would understand the issue.
  • You heard from Mark that the event was canceled.

How to use You heard

Used informally, typically when asking if someone knows about something. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of someone whispering news; when you 'heard' it, you listened.

Related words

Collocations with You heard

Synonyms for You heard

  • you learned
  • you understood
  • you were informed
  • you caught wind of
  • you were briefed

Common mistakes with You heard

  • Confusing with 'you hear', which implies continuous action.
  • Using 'you heard' to imply future actions instead of past.
  • Incorrectly replacing 'heard' with 'listen' which changes the meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about You heard

What does You heard mean?

You listened to something.

What is the definition of You heard?

Indicates that someone has received information through listening.

How do you use You heard in a sentence?

You heard about the new café opening downtown.

Can you give another example of You heard?

Did you hear? You heard the news before anyone else.

What are synonyms for You heard?

Common alternatives include you learned, you understood, you were informed, you caught wind of, you were briefed.

What words go with You heard?

It commonly pairs with have you heard, you heard me, what you heard, did you hear, you heard it here first.

What are common mistakes when using You heard?

Confusing with 'you hear', which implies continuous action. Using 'you heard' to imply future actions instead of past. Incorrectly replacing 'heard' with 'listen' which changes the meaning.

How do you pronounce You heard?

US: //juː hɜrd//, UK: //juː hɜːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You heard?

Used informally, typically when asking if someone knows about something. Not suitable for formal writing.