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there's

[ thairz ]

/ ðɛərz /

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contraction of there is:There's the hotel we were looking for.

contraction of there has: There's been entirely too much said on the subject.

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showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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usage note for there's

See contraction.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH there's

theirs, there's

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How to use there's in a sentence

If youre finding the rent of this 24 house too much fer ye, why, theres cheaper tenements in town.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
Theres too many of em trying to keep their hands clean, an livin above their means.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
Besides ourselves, theres not a creature in the house except Toby and the boys, and theyre safe enough.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3)|Charles Dickens
Then theres no use talking to us, said Jess, drawing her arm through her mothers.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison

Theres something in that; good training is always desirable, whether the race be for place, cup, or sweepstakes.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3)|Charles Dickens