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there exists three
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "there exists three" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form would be "there exist three" when referring to multiple items. Example: "In the room, there exist three chairs that are available for use."
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Exact Expressions
22 human-written examples
Based on the decoding status of UE and SU, there exists three transmission cases as follows: Case A: If the primary data is correctly received by the PB, the SU will keep silent.
As can be seen in Figure 2, there exists three main components for applying the filters: a time-line for filtering the time interval to be used, a tag cloud for filtering based on keywords, and the grey box located to the upper left that provides means to filter based on keywords, emotion classes, and data sources.
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In the tetraploid case, for example, if the genotype for each of 2 SNPs is then there exists three possible haplotype phasings: (00,00,11,11), (01,01,10,10), (00,01,10,11).
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There exists three practicable crude oil vacuum distillation processes and different processes have a significant impact on material and energy performances, including product yield, economic potential, heat recovery and the efficiencies of recoverable energy and recoverable exergy.
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But there exists three problems [2], which are visibility, resampling, and disocclusion.
There exists three cases that need to be considered when determining the length of the next sampling interval.
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Similar Expressions
38 human-written examples
In the relevant literature there exist two dominant approaches.
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If, and, then there exist two positive constants, such that.
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For TD-learning there exist two different types of convergence.
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There exists two values of the critical gas turbine efficiency.
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The analytical results indicate that there exists two critical threshold degree of saturation.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "there exist three" or "there are three" in formal writing. Ensure subject-verb agreement for grammatical correctness.
Common error
Do not use "there exists three". The verb 'exists' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'three'. The correct phrasing is "there exist three" or the more common "there are three".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "there exists three" functions as an existential clause, attempting to assert the presence of a quantity of three. However, the use of the singular verb 'exists' with the plural 'three' results in grammatical discordance. As Ludwig AI explains, this form is not considered standard English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "there exists three" appears relatively often, especially in scientific and news-related contexts, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI clarifies that the correct forms are "there exist three" or "there are three", ensuring subject-verb agreement. Although the meaning is often clear, it's best to avoid this phrasing in formal writing and opt for grammatically sound alternatives like "there are three" or simply "three exist" to maintain clarity and correctness.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
there are three
This is the grammatically correct and most straightforward alternative, replacing 'exists' with 'are' to agree with the plural 'three'.
three exist
This inverts the sentence structure to emphasize the quantity, which changes the focus slightly.
three can be found
This suggests the possibility of locating three items, implying a discovery process.
three are present
This indicates that three items are currently available or in a specific location.
a trio exists
This uses 'trio' to group the three items, changing the focus to a single set rather than individual items.
three instances occur
This is more formal, suggesting occurrences of something specific.
three examples are noted
This focuses on examples, implying a demonstration or illustration.
there is a set of three
This highlights the group of three as a single unit.
we identify three
This puts agency on the observer identifying three particular items.
a total of three is present
This emphasizes quantity, highlighting the total count of three.
FAQs
What's the correct way to say "there exists three"?
The grammatically correct way to phrase this is "there exist three" or the more common and simpler "there are three". The verb must agree with the plural subject.
Is it ever correct to say "there exists"?
Yes, "there exists" is correct when referring to a singular subject. For example, "There exists a solution to this problem."
What can I say instead of "there exists three"?
You can use alternatives like "there are three", "three exist", or "three can be found" depending on the specific context.
What's the difference between "there exists three" and "there are three"?
"There exists three" is grammatically incorrect due to subject-verb disagreement. The correct phrasing is "there are three", which uses the plural verb 'are' to agree with the plural subject 'three'.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested