To hear about
Exemple : They hear about news
Definition
"To hear about" means to receive information or news regarding a particular subject or event, often through conversation, media, or other indirect sources. It implies becoming aware of something that one was previously unaware of.
Étymologie
The phrase "to hear about" combines the verb "hear," derived from Old English 'hieran,' meaning to perceive sounds, with the preposition "about," indicating concerning or relating to. Together, they form an expression used to describe learning or receiving information indirectly. Did you know? The verb "hear" has been part of English since ancient times, always connected to the sense of listening.
