Hear from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhiɹ/ /ˈfɹəm

HEER-frum

UK

hˈiə/ /fɹˈɒm

HEE-uh-from

Definition

To receive a message, letter, email, or call from someone. Often used when you get communication or news from another person.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and used for news or communication received from someone you haven't spoken to in a while. Commonly paired with 'I haven't heard from...' or 'Have you heard from...?' Not used for noises or sounds—use 'hear' alone for that.

• Spanish: tener noticias de - saber de
• Portuguese (BR): receber notícias de - saber de
• Portuguese (PT): receber notícias de - saber de
• Chinese (Simplified): 收到...的消息 - 得到...的消息
• Chinese (Traditional): 收到...的消息 - 得到...的消息
• Hindi: से समाचार मिलना - से सुनना
• Arabic: يَتَلَقّى أَخْبارًا مِن
• Bengali: খবর পাওয়া - যোগাযোগ পাওয়া
• Russian: получить весточку - получить сообщение
• Japanese: 連絡がある - 便りがある
• Vietnamese: nghe tin từ - nhận được liên lạc từ
• Korean: 소식을 듣다 - 연락을 받다
• Turkish: haber almak - birinden haber gelmek
• Urdu: خبر ملنا - کسی سے رابطہ ہونا
• Indonesian: mendengar kabar dari - mendapat kabar dari

Example Sentences

I haven't heard from my brother in weeks.

basic

Did you hear from the company about the job?

basic

Let me know if you hear from Sarah.

basic

It's been ages since I last heard from Tom.

natural

I suddenly heard from an old friend out of the blue.

natural

You usually hear from customers pretty fast after sending out an update.

natural