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There's

🇬🇧 UK //ðɛrz// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrz//

Meaning of There's

Used to indicate the existence of something.

In simple words: There is or there are.

There's in a sentence

• There's a cat sitting on the roof.
• There's a lot of work to do before the deadline.
• There's no reason to worry about the test.
• There's a new restaurant that just opened downtown.
• There's something strange about that house.

How to use There's

Used to introduce the existence of something. Avoid in very formal writing; instead, use 'There exists...'.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'there' as pointing to a place or thing.

Related words

Collocations with There's

• there is
• there are
• there seems to be

Synonyms for There's

• exists
• is present
• is there

Common mistakes with There's

• Confused with 'their' or 'they're'.
• Omitting the apostrophe.
• Incorrectly using in negative form without 'not'.

Frequently asked questions about There's

What does There's mean?

There is or there are.

What is the definition of There's?

Used to indicate the existence of something.

How do you use There's in a sentence?

There's a cat sitting on the roof.

Can you give another example of There's?

There's a lot of work to do before the deadline.

What are synonyms for There's?

Common alternatives include exists, is present, is there.

What words go with There's?

It commonly pairs with there is, there are, there seems to be.

What are common mistakes when using There's?

Confused with 'their' or 'they're'. Omitting the apostrophe. Incorrectly using in negative form without 'not'.

How do you pronounce There's?

US: //ðɛrz//, UK: //ðɛrz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's?

Used to introduce the existence of something. Avoid in very formal writing; instead, use 'There exists...'.