get word
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Definition
Verb (transitive) To receive information or news; to become informed or aware of something, often through indirect means or by chance.
Usage
This phrasal verb is used to describe the act of acquiring knowledge or learning about a fact, piece of news, or situation. It often implies that the information was not sought out deliberately but was discovered or heard. It is commonly used in informal and formal contexts.
Examples
- How did you get word of the secret meeting?
- We just got word that the flight has been delayed.
- The police got word about the planned robbery from an anonymous tip.
- I was surprised to get word of her resignation.
Advanced Usage
- To get word that...: A common structure used to introduce the specific information that was learned.
- We got word that the project was approved.
- To get word of/about something: Used to specify the general topic of the information.
- He was the first to get word of the scandal.
Variants and Related Words
- Hear (verb): To perceive sound; to be told or learn about something. (e.g., )
- Learn (verb): To gain knowledge or skill; to become informed. (e.g., )
- Find out (phrasal verb): To discover a fact or piece of information. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Be informed
- Be advised
- Receive news
- Hear tell
- Catch wind of (idiomatic)
Related Phrasal Verbs / Idioms
- Get wind of: (Idiom) To hear a rumor or piece of information, especially secret or private information.
- The reporters got wind of the celebrity's visit to the city.
- Word gets out: (Idiomatic expression) Used to describe how news or information spreads to people.
- If word gets out about this, there will be trouble.
Verb
- get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted