"there's" vs "there is"

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"there's" vs "there is"

Both "there is" and "there's" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "There is" is used for singular subjects, while "there's" is a contraction of "there is" and is commonly used in informal speech and writing.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

Use "there's" as a contraction of "there is" in informal contexts. It is commonly used in spoken English and informal writing.

Alternatives:

there is
there exists
there remains
there lies
there stands

Use "there is" when referring to a singular subject. It is more formal than the contraction "there's."

Alternatives:

there exists
there remains
there lies
there stands
there appears

Answer 1

there's

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal speech and writing.

Answer 2

there is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"there's" vs "there is"

there's

there is

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