hear word

hear word (from someone or something)

To receive or be given a message or communication (from someone or something). We're hearing word from police that the suspect is moving south on Broadway in a white pickup truck. Please let me know if you hear word from Aunt Marie—I'm starting to worry about her.See also: hear, someone, word

hear word

(from someone or something) Go to word (from someone or something).See also: hear, word