there exist vs there exists

Both 'there exist' and 'there exists' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There exist' is used when referring to the existence of multiple things, while 'there exists' is used when referring to the existence of a singular thing.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

there exist

This phrase is correct when referring to the existence of multiple things.

Use 'there exist' when talking about the existence of multiple things. It is often followed by a plural noun.

Examples:

There exist many reasons for his decision.
In the forest, there exist various species of birds.
There exist several solutions to this problem.
Among the students, there exist different opinions on the matter.
There exist numerous challenges in the field of science.

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Especially in foreign countries, there exist various heavy current electrotechnic research institutes operating for manufacturers and distributors of electricity.
However, there exist organisms smaller than bacteria: virus.
Today in Oaxaca there exist many community radio stations.
It is hard to imagine that between the worlds there exist links of thought.
However, as with all known diseases, there exist stockpiles of antiserum in the West.
Of course there exist far too few books where the main character plays the saxophone.
The final consideration is whether the rejection of a recommendation for decision implies the contrary and if so which option that is since there exist 3 possibilities.
Thirdly there exist [...] in the home market of Nationale Nederlanden [67].
Moreover, when comparing model by model of imports from the cooperating exporters that even within the same product types and models there exist substantial price differences depending on the components of the bicycles.
Conversely there exist also normal people, not squinting, who do not possess the three-dimensional sight of reality.
From Chiropractors, there exist two types of positions:
The fact is that for many goods and services intended for a specific purpose there exist several varieties of differing qualities, each with its own price.
Besides there exist religious debates about music, dance and some other forms of artistic expression as being Haram (sinful by the law).
Essentially, there exist three types of novel: Those in which the plot is fundamental, and which once you start reading can't wait to finish.
In conclusion, there exist more logical advantages of owning a hybrid car which is an unstoppable growing trend and unconfrontational facts.
In fact there exist several degrees and levels of freedom:
Thus there exist two different documents under the same file number PS-3868: the paper signed by Höss and the remake.
whereas there exist interfaces between the Directive and national implementation,
It is a task that is not always easy, since there exist fundamental differences regarding the essential content of the faith.
If someone were to tell me that there exist among us authentic magicians, saints, bodhisattvas, or anyone endowed with miraculous powers, I would believe them.

Alternatives:

there are
there can be
there may be
there could be
there are many

there exists

This phrase is correct when referring to the existence of a singular thing.

Use 'there exists' when talking about the existence of a singular thing. It is often followed by a singular noun.