Definitions

few

[fyoo] / fyu /

ADJECTIVE

hardly any

Synonyms

STRONG

lean less middling minor minority minute petty scanty scattering short slight trifling

WEAK

exiguous few and far between imperceptible inconsequential inconsiderable infrequent insufficient meager negligible not many not too many occasional paltry piddling rare scant scarce scarcely any scattered seldom semioccasional skimpy slender slim some sparse sporadic stingy straggling thin uncommon unfrequent widely spaced

Antonyms

STRONG

big consequential fat important large major significant tall thick useful

WEAK

many much

PRONOUN

scarcely any

Synonyms

STRONGEST

several some

STRONG

scattering smattering spattering sprinkling

WEAK

not many not too many slim pickings small number smatter

Antonyms

WEAK

many much

Example Sentences

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“Some of you might ask if this is the beginning of a new rhythm—where we announce broad reductions every few months,” Galetti wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus, after a few seasons, he knew he’d be eligible for the College Football Hall of Fame, which was important to him.

From Los Angeles Times

Although Vitinha did put the hosts in front, just a few minutes later, Newcastle did not crumble, even after such a shaky start.

From BBC

Outside of a few sceptics, college football fans were engulfed in enthusiasm.

From BBC

"I think we all said for a few years the Premier League is the best league in the world and I think this is another sign of it."

From BBC

few

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