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fewer    音标拼音: [fj'uɚ]
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fewer
adj 1: (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier
meaning a smaller number of; "fewer birds came this
year"; "the birds are fewer this year"; "fewer trains
were late" [ant: {more(a)}]

Few \Few\ (f[=u]), a. [Compar. {Fewer} (f[=u]"[~e]r); superl.
{Fewest}.] [OE. fewe, feawe, AS. fe['a], pl. fe['a]we; akin
to OS. f[=a]h, OHG. f[=o] fao, Icel. f[=a]r, Sw. f[*a], pl.,
Dan. faa, pl., Goth. faus, L. paucus, cf. Gr. pay^ros. Cf.
{Paucity}.]
Not many; small, limited, or confined in number; --
indicating a small portion of units or individuals
constituting a whole; often, by ellipsis of a noun, a few
people. "Are not my days few?" --Job x. 20.
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Few know and fewer care. --Proverb.
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Note: Few is often used partitively; as, few of them.
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{A few}, a small number.

{In few}, in a few words; briefly. --Shak.

{No few}, not few; more than a few; many. --Cowper.

{The few}, the minority; -- opposed to the many or the
majority.
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  • Fewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-Webster
    There's a commonly repeated rule about fewer and less It goes like this: fewer is used to refer to number among things that are counted, as in "fewer choices" and "fewer problems"; less is used to refer to quantity or amount among things that are measured, as in "less time" and "less effort "
  • Less or fewer ? - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary
    Fewer is the comparative form of few We usually use less with uncountable nouns We use fewer with plural nouns: I do less work at weekends than I used to Better cycle routes would mean fewer cars and fewer accidents
  • LESS vs. FEWER – Whats the Difference? - Vocaberry
    It’s important to understand the difference between “less” and “fewer” when talking about quantities in English Remember, “less” is used with uncountable nouns, and “fewer” is used with countable nouns
  • Fewer vs. Less–Whats the Difference? | Grammarly
    Fewer means “not as many ” We use fewer with countable nouns like cookies Cookie Monster was told to eat fewer cookies Less means “not as much ” We use less with uncountable nouns like milk Could you give Cookie Monster less milk next time?
  • “Fewer” vs. “Less” - Grammar. com
    Use less with singular nouns; fewer, with plural nouns But if you’re using a plural noun to measure a chunk or amount of money or time, then you should use less (less than five years, less than 2,500 dollars)
  • Fewer vs Less: Here is the difference explained with clear examples
    In this post, we’ll break down the difference between fewer and less in the simplest terms possible—plus give you tips and examples to get it right every time
  • Fewer vs. Less - Which is Correct?
    The words fewer and less are often confused in the English language However, they are used in different contexts and have distinct meanings Fewer refers to countable items, whereas less is used for uncountable quantities Understanding the correct usage of these terms is essential for clear and accurate communication Fewer or Less – Which is Correct? The correct usage between fewer and
  • FEWER Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    pronoun (used with a plural verb), a smaller number Fewer have come than we hoped
  • Stop Saying It Wrong: Correct Use of Fewer vs Less
    Whether you’re learning English as a second language or want to polish your grammar, this article will help you master when to use “fewer” and when to use “less ”
  • Less vs. Fewer: What’s the Difference? | Humanizey
    What’s the difference between less and fewer? Both talk about small amounts, but they’re used with different kinds of nouns Learn when to use less vs fewer correctly, with easy examples, memory tricks, and a quick quiz to test your understanding





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