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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In Fernández’s neighborhood just north of Porterville, residents stopped drinking water from their wells a few years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And that’s basically what has been happening over the past few weeks, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

There could be a subset of NextEra investors that don’t want to be part of Dominion, which has been stuck in the discount bin for the past few years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Apple Sports lets you glance at the state of the tournament in a few seconds and get on with your day.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

I don’t speak Cajun, but I’ve been around enough of Grandma’s friends to pick up a few words and expressions.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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