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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Yet for the company behind such a cultural phenomenon, the last few years have been a rollercoaster.

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She escaped with her family of six, including a 10‑month‑old grandchild, carrying little more than two blankets and clothes to last a few days.

From Barron's

Well, Unai Emery's side have a long trip to Turkey in the Europa League before this game and they have a few injuries to contend with too.

From BBC

The couple continued to work at the plant for a few weeks until things became "unbearable", as the Russians gradually took control of the operation.

From BBC

The Fundraising Regulator told us it had no enforcement powers, ran relatively few investigations and referred to the Charity Commission when enforcement was needed.

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few

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