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Meaning of There's gotta be

An informal way to say that something must exist or be true.

In simple words: There must be or it is necessary to have.

There's gotta be in a sentence

  • There's gotta be a better way to solve this problem.
  • There's gotta be more information available online.
  • In this situation, there's gotta be some help we can get.
  • For this event to work, there's gotta be enough volunteers.

How to use There's gotta be

Commonly used in spoken English to express necessity or expectation. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

there + gotta + be + object

Memory hint

Think of 'gotta' as needing to 'got' something, like a must-have item.

Related words

Collocations with There's gotta be

  • there's gotta be a reason
  • there's gotta be someone
  • there's gotta be something

Synonyms for There's gotta be

  • there must be
  • there should be
  • it is necessary to have

Common mistakes with There's gotta be

  • Using it in formal contexts where 'there must be' is more appropriate.
  • Confusing with similar phrases like 'there's gotta have'.
  • Using 'gotta' incorrectly, forgetting that it represents 'got to'.

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Frequently asked questions about There's gotta be

What does There's gotta be mean?

There must be or it is necessary to have.

What is the definition of There's gotta be?

An informal way to say that something must exist or be true.

How do you use There's gotta be in a sentence?

There's gotta be a better way to solve this problem.

Can you give another example of There's gotta be?

There's gotta be more information available online.

What are synonyms for There's gotta be?

Common alternatives include there must be, there should be, it is necessary to have.

What words go with There's gotta be?

It commonly pairs with there's gotta be a reason, there's gotta be someone, there's gotta be something.

What are common mistakes when using There's gotta be?

Using it in formal contexts where 'there must be' is more appropriate. Confusing with similar phrases like 'there's gotta have'. Using 'gotta' incorrectly, forgetting that it represents 'got to'.

How do you pronounce There's gotta be?

US: //ðɛrz ˈɡɑtə bi//, UK: //ðɛrz ˈɡɒtə bi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is There's gotta be formal or informal?

"There's gotta be" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use There's gotta be?

Commonly used in spoken English to express necessity or expectation. It's informal and may not be suitable for formal writing.