fewer

Speech parts

1. fewer - Adjective

2. fewer - Determiner

Meaning

(comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

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Synonyms

few less small under down least little low lower limited lack below except rare minor

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Antonyms

more moreover other over further above

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Phrases with the word

and even fewer fewer still fewer yet

Examples

fewer birds came this year Source: Internet

the birds are fewer this year Source: Internet

fewer trains were late Source: Internet

A 2019 Global News test on Canadians’ knowledge of D-Day found that fewer that half could answer basic questions about history’s largest seaborne invasion. Source: Internet

1984 ALCS main The Tigers faced the Kansas City Royals in the American League Championship Series, which would prove to be no contest, not surprising given the fact the Royals won 20 fewer games during the season. Source: Internet

43% fewer threatened physical harm to others. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fewe fewel Fewell fewer still fewer yet fewest