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doesn't exist vs isn't exists

The correct phrase is "doesn't exist." The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form the negative in the present simple tense, so it should be followed by the base form of the main verb, which is "exist." "Isn't exists" is not correct in standard English.
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doesn't exist

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the negative form of existence in the present simple tense. It is formed by combining the auxiliary verb "does" with the base form of the main verb, which is "exist."

Examples:

  • The unicorn doesn't exist.
  • That theory doesn't exist in this field.
  • The lost city doesn't exist anymore.
  • Aug 22, 2016 ... This one person is having difficulty accessing the folder. He gets an error message saying the shared folder doesn't exist.
  • Jun 29, 2023 ... I'm getting a note that says that my email address doesn't exist. I'm not using any browser extensions or other apps. I'm only trying to log into the hubspot ...
  • Aug 22, 2016 ... This one person is having difficulty accessing the folder. He gets an error message saying the shared folder doesn't exist. Share.
  • Nov 30, 2017 ... "Create if the thing doesn't exist" ... “Warning: This option has been deprecated on Jul 18, 2017. Applications created after this date will not ...
  • Feb 7, 2022 ... Activision account is associated with an email that doesn't exist anymore, what are my options? Support. After Googling around for a while ...
  • Mar 17, 2024 ... Where are emails redirected to if designated folder doesn't exist? Hello all,. I've just returned to work after a 2 week holiday. Upon my ...
  • Mar 5, 2023 ... ... .SseItemStatesEventBuilder] - Attempting to send a state update of an item which doesn't exist: undefined How can I find out where it wants …
  • Jan 6, 2010 ... I get [Volume Status] Data Volume 'DataVolume doesn't exist! (WD exclamation i might add) within the config set up and in system info i get Datavolume usage ...
  • Nov 25, 2023 ... How to resolve 'fzf' extension doesn't exist or isn't installed error ? ... Hello everyone,. Today I decided to take a big step (for me) and go ...

Alternatives:

  • is not real
  • is non-existent
  • does not have a presence
  • is nowhere to be found
  • is not in existence

isn't exists

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

  • Jul 4, 2022 ... How the hell is possible there isn't exists a room about Kodachi OS? I dont get it how is possible which doesnt exists a room about Kodachi ...
  • Jun 6, 2017 ... Is there an equivalent to LEFT JOIN query where right collection isn't exists in MongoDB? SQL: SELECT * FROM TableA as A LEFT JOIN TableB as B ON A.id = B.id ...
  • Jun 27, 2007 ... But isn't Exists sargable, while Not Exists isn't? If true, I'd think that Exists would at least situationally be better, while always at ...
  • Apr 6, 2021 ... Type uuid isn't exists for Array in Ajv v7/v8? #1536 Closed dalisoft opened this issue on Apr 6, 2021 3 comments Labels usage
  • Dec 10, 2016 ... sock isn't exists! Why it happens and how to start a node properly after crash failure (Other two nodes isn't crashed and works properly but ...
  • We have Jira cloud and xray, and all searches lead to dead ends. What to do when the "Manual Test steps" isn't exists? I will add that this query return empty ...
  • And in some scenario - the table isn't exists yet... If this is the case you should check if the object exist before doing the. VW_MAT_026 refresh, e.g. not ...
  • Oct 25, 2017 ... That's just game conventions. It would be great if Larian make enemies invisible but that mechanic isn't exists in game. So smoke just lock ...
  • ... isn't exists anymore). --. Regards. 4. RE: Delete invalid virtual machine entry in web client. 0 Recommend. msripada. Posted Feb 20, 2018 05:39 PM. Reply ...

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