Fewer - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT fewer /ˈfjuər/ /ˈfjuə/ IPA guide Definitions of fewer

adjective (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” synonyms: few a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number less (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree less (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer see moresee less antonyms: more (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number many a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number more, more than (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree show more antonyms...

Pronunciation US /ˈfjuər/ UK /ˈfjuə/ Cite this entry Style: MLA

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