small number

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handful adj.
several adj.
few pron.

ADJECTIVE

handful

Synonyms

STRONG

few scattering smattering spattering sprinkling

WEAK

some

Antonyms

WEAK

lot mass

ADJECTIVE

several

Synonyms

WEAK

a few 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 some sparse special specific sundry

Antonyms

WEAK

individual none one

PRONOUN

few

Synonyms

STRONGEST

several some

STRONG

scattering smattering spattering sprinkling

WEAK

not many not too many slim pickings smatter

Antonyms

WEAK

many much

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small number

Police said a small number of officers were treated at the scene for injuries but none were seriously hurt.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Many different networks work," said Joanne, while previously only a very small number of networks received 5G coverage in the area, and these were often patchy.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Only a small number of the charred scrolls from Herculaneum's Villa of the Papyri have so far been virtually opened and deciphered.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

The S&P 500’s latest trip back to near-record territory has been powered by a surprisingly small number of stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

After about ten tables I'm stuffed, and we’ve only sampled a small number of the dishes available.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

small number

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