B1
unheard vs unheard-of
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unheardadjective/ʌnˈhɜːrd/ | Meaning not listened to or not noticed; not given attention by those in power | Goes with go unheard | Example Her cries for help went unheard in the noisy street. |
| unheard-ofadjective/ʌnˈhɜːrd.əv/ | Meaning very unusual, because it has never happened before | Goes with — | Example In my grandmother's village, owning a car was unheard-of fifty years ago. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many workers feel that their complaints go .