heres

Heres is not an entry in standard English lexicons. It is most often encountered as a misspelling or typographical error for the contraction "here's," which stands for "here is" (and less commonly "here has"). In contemporary usage, "here's" is used before a singular noun or clause, as in "Here's the plan." The corresponding plural form is typically not contracted; one would say "Here are the plans."

Because "heres" lacks an apostrophe, it is generally treated as nonstandard or erroneous in formal writing. In some contexts, authors may use nonstandard spellings for stylistic reasons, but such usage is not considered correct in standard English.

Heres may also appear as a proper noun in rare cases. It can function as a surname or part of a place name in some cultures, though this usage is uncommon and distinct from the ordinary word form.

A related term is heresy, a noun referring to beliefs or opinions that oppose established doctrine. This word is etymologically unrelated to the contraction "here's," despite the similar spelling.

In editing and proofreading, occurrences of "heres" should prompt a check of the intended meaning. If the author means the contraction, the correct form is "here's." If the term is intended as a proper noun, capitalization applies according to the name in question. Overall, "heres" has no recognized independent meaning in standard English beyond its role as a potential error or a rare proper noun.