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there

The spelling there is used for two words with completely different pronunciations and uses.

Adverb of place​

There (pronounced /ðeə(r)/) is an adverb meaning ‘in that place’.

  • What’s that green thing over there?
  • ***There’*s the book I was looking for.
note

For the difference between here and there, (see here).

Introductory subject​

There (most often pronounced /ðə(r)/) is used as an introductory subject in sentences beginning there is, there are, there might be, etc. For details, (see here).

  • ***There’*s a book under the piano.