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small number

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

Example Sentences

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Millions of young people end up competing for the stability and prestige of a small number of government positions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Dudamel started the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles with a small number of school children in 2007, as soon as he was appointed music director and almost two years before he assumed the position.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It said the small number of lives saved would be outweighed by the number of patients harmed by unnecessary treatment, which can lead to a loss of bladder control.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Sampling took place in only a small number of counties, meaning the findings may reflect local environmental conditions rather than the entire southeastern US.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Despite this, we kept our trips outside our community to a very small number.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

small number

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