Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

In a few days’ time, we’ll find out if it worked.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2026

Another, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said he backed Burnham but was concerned that Burnham will only have a few weeks to prepare for government.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

This car was brought in following a relatively minor accident, and Harrowell points to a few scratches and scrapes on the protective casing of the battery underneath the car.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

We take selfies together; both of us smile big, like if we smile big enough, it’ll wipe away all the bad, even if it’s only for a few blissful hours.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

a few

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