Meaning of the word "hear of" in English

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hear of

US /hɪr əv/
UK /hɪr əv/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to know about someone or something because you have been told about them or they are famous

Example:
Have you ever heard of a band called 'The Beatles'?
I've never heard of such a strange custom.
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