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a few

ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
individual numerous particular precise special specific specified various
WEAK
a couple defined divers express many marked one regular several singular some sundry upwards of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common general imprecise indefinite inexact usual
WEAK
questionable uncertain undecided unpredictable unsure
ADJECTIVE
several
Synonyms
WEAK
a lot any certain considerable definite different disparate distinct divers diverse handful hardly any indefinite individual infrequent manifold many not many numerous only a few particular personal plural proportionate quite a few rare respective scant scanty scarce scarcely any separate single small number some sparse special specific sundry
Antonyms
WEAK
individual none one
ADJECTIVE
some
Synonyms
STRONGEST
any
WEAK
a bit a little part of
PRONOUN
some
Synonyms
WEAK
a number a part a portion an amount more or less

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The Jews of my Chicago were a few generations—often none at all—from the horrors of Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

In China, the film opened to an estimated $57.6 million, marking the second highest 2025 opening for a U.S. film in the country since Disney’s “Zootopia 2” a few weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Analysts have pointed to a few reasons they believe stocks are set to trudge higher into New Year’s Day.

From MarketWatch

Then practice logging into a few different accounts to learn the new system.

From The Wall Street Journal

It surged in popularity a few years ago, with some finance experts touting a card-free existence as a top way to budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

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