fewer

Definition

  • adjective: not so many
  • pronoun, plural in construction: a smaller number of persons or things
  • comparative of 'few'
  • synonyms: less

Examples

  • Few know and (even) 'fewer' care about local history.

  • There are 'fewer' children at the school this year.

  • I take 'fewer' (and 'fewer') vacations every year.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It approaches, doesn't it? The universe hasn't seen this marvel since before my watch began. Few can sense it. Even fewer can see it. But while its effects can be dangerous, it is truly beautiful. I see nothing. Or, perhaps, that is not (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World