confusing questions: hear ve hear of know ve know of
1 I heard the news. I heard of the news.

2 I know him. I know of him.

What is the difference?

Thanks.

Question

confusing questions: hear ve hear of    know ve know of
1 I heard the news.  I heard of the news.

2 I know him.  I know of him.

What is the difference?

Thanks.

Answer

I think this example might help.

I know him
(You know him personally)

I know of him
(You've heard things about him , its closer to I know about him)