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You seem to be surprised.You seem surprised. Is there any difference between these? If so, what is it? I can't see it.___I don't seem to understand you.I don't understand you?What about these two?__What do you think about me?What do you think of me?Have you ever heard of it?Have you ever heard about it?I think I hear both 'of' and 'about' in cases like the given one. Are both equally common? Which one is better?Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

whatchadoinYou seem to be surprised.You seem surprised. Is there any difference between these? If so, what is it? I can't see it.

I can't see it, either.

whatchadoinI don't seem to understand you.I don't understand you?What about these two?

The first is more hesitant.

whatchadoinWhat do you think about me?What do you think of me?Have you ever heard of it?Have you ever heard about it?I think I hear both 'of' and 'about' in cases like the given one. Are both equally common? Which one is better?

Equally common, probably and just as good. 'About' refers to more detailed information than does 'of'.

Have you heard of Barack Obama? — Sure. He's the US President.
Have you heard about Barack Obama? — Yes, he's in Burma now, isn't he?

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