there's
English
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ðɛəz/, /ðɛːz/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ðɛɚz/
Audio (US): (file) - Homophone: theirs
Contraction
there's
- Contraction of there is.
- There’s a strange guy over there.
- 1971 October 11, John Lennon, “Imagine”, Imagine, Apple Records:
- Imagine there’s no countries.
- Contraction of there has.
- There’s been an accident!
- Contraction of there was.
- Contraction of there does.
Usage notes
Often used in place of there are, almost universally in spoken English, even when there is would sound incorrect.