hear off

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "hear off" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding or misphrasing, as "hear off" does not convey a clear meaning in standard English. Example: "I couldn't hear off the conversation happening in the other room." (This is incorrect.)

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

9 human-written examples

Still, we can hear off notes.

The New York Times - Books

There was also an undercurrent of anger: you could hear, off camera, the whoops of the Hawks, and he kept glancing in the direction of them; apparently, he was being interviewed in the tunnel, within view of his opponents' celebrations.

The New Yorker

I just want it to come out more than anything, regardless of where it charts, because when we play our live shows I'd like people to know our songs and feel like they have a favourite and be waiting for the song they want to hear off our second record".

Independent

That sound you hear off in the distance?

Forbes

Vincent Van Gogh was so tortured that he cut his hear off, sold only one painting in his lifetime and died virtually unknown.

HuffPost

Which is why both Biden and Castle are the big losers of last night (that sound you hear off in the distance is Biden repeatedly kicking himself for not running).

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

51 human-written examples

Concert presenters argue that audiences don't want to hear off-putting new works they can't understand.

The New York Times - Arts

Loud alarums heard off stage.

The New Yorker

(It also works well to just repeat something you heard off the telly).

Independent

An aide was apparently heard off camera shouting "Don't look!".

The Guardian

By Joseph Fulling Fishman The New Yorker, April 23 , 1927P. 87 Loud alarums heard off stage.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Avoid using the phrase "hear off" in formal writing. Opt for more standard alternatives like "hear from" or "hear about" to ensure clarity and grammatical correctness.

Common error

A frequent mistake is using "hear off" when you intend to say "hear from", which means to receive communication. For example, instead of saying "I hope to hear off you soon", say "I hope to "hear from" you soon".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "hear off" is not a standard English construction. Ludwig AI identifies it as incorrect. The intended meaning is often to receive information (hear from) or to learn about something (hear about). Examples of correct usage involve similar-sounding but grammatically distinct phrases.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Wiki

33%

Formal & Business

33%

Less common in

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Academia

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "hear off" is generally considered grammatically incorrect and is not recommended for use in standard English. Ludwig AI confirms its incorrectness, suggesting that it is often intended to mean "hear from" or "hear about". While examples can be found, they often represent errors or informal usage. It's best to use the correct phrases like ""hear from"" or ""hear about"" to ensure clear and accurate communication. The expert rating reflects the grammatical incorrectness and lack of consistent usage of the phrase "hear off".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

hear from

Replaces "off" with "from" to indicate receiving communication or news from someone.

hear about

Replaces "off" with "about" to indicate gaining knowledge or information about something.

learn of

Suggests discovering or becoming aware of something, replacing "hear" with "learn".

find out

Indicates the process of obtaining information, shifting the focus from hearing to discovery.

gather from

Implies deducing or inferring information from a source, changing the mode of information acquisition.

understand through

Highlights comprehension gained through a medium, altering the verb and preposition.

be informed of

Formal way to express receiving information, using a passive construction.

ascertain from

Suggests confirming or verifying information from a source, changing the verb and preposition.

glean from

Implies collecting information gradually from various sources, replacing "hear" with "glean".

pick up on

Informal way to describe noticing or becoming aware of something, altering the verb and preposition.

FAQs

What does "hear off" mean?

The phrase "hear off" is not a standard English expression and doesn't have a defined meaning. It is likely a misspelling or misuse of similar phrases like "hear from" or "hear about".

What can I say instead of "hear off"?

Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "hear from" (to receive communication), "hear about" (to learn something), or other alternatives such as "find out" or "learn of".

Is it correct to say "hear off"?

No, it is generally not correct to say "hear off" in standard English. The correct and commonly used phrases are "hear from" and "hear about".

Which is correct, "hear off" or "hear from"?

"Hear from" is the correct phrase to use when you mean to receive communication from someone. "Hear off" is not a recognized or grammatically correct phrase in standard English.