Meaning & Definition of Few
Few (pronoun)
- not many persons or things
Few (adjective)
- consisting of or amounting to only a small number
- at least some but indeterminately small in number —used with a
Few (noun)
- a small number of units or individuals
- a special limited number
Few (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in limited, countable
Few (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a small number
"a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable"
Related Entry: Fewer (adjective)
Fewer is a different word from Few. The synonyms below are for fewer, not for few.
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a smaller number of
"I take fewer (and fewer) vacations every year."
"He teaches many fewer classes than I do."
Few and far between is a different word from Few. The synonyms below are for few and far between, not for few.
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not often occurring or repeated
"Major snow storms are few and far between in this region."
Related Entry: Quite a few (phrase)
Quite a few is a different word from Few. The synonyms below are for quite a few, not for few.
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being of a large but indefinite number
"This weather's already caused quite a few accidents, so take your time driving."
Related Entry: Word (noun)
Word is a different word from Few. The synonyms below are for word, not for few.
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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
"my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand"
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something that is said
"people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God"
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a report of recent events or facts not previously known
"what's the latest word on the airplane crash?"
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a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
"I give you my word that I won't try to escape"
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a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
"the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word"
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information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
"don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now"
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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word? demanded the sentry"
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an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
"are there truer words than never look a gift horse in the mouth?"
Related Entry: Words (noun)
Words is a different word from Few. The synonyms below are for words, not for few.
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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
"my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand"
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something that is said
"people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God"
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a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
"I give you my word that I won't try to escape"
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a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
"the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word"
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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word? demanded the sentry"
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an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
"are there truer words than never look a gift horse in the mouth?"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Few
The most common words with a similar meaning to Few:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Few
Words with the opposite meaning of Few:
beaucoup,
legion,
many,
multifold,
multiple,
multiplex,
multitudinous,
numerous,
countless,
innumerable,
numberless,
uncountable,
unnumbered,
untold,
several,
some,
army,
crowd,
flock,
gazillion,
horde,
host,
jillion,
kazillion,
loads,
mountain,
multitude,
oodles,
scads,
thousands
Near Antonyms of Few
majority,
most,
abundance,
excess,
plenty,
surplus,
deal,
gobs,
heap,
lot,
mass,
much,
peck,
pile,
plenitude,
pot,
profusion,
quantity,
raft,
reams,
slather,
slew,
stack,
wad,
wealth
Origin & Etymology of Few
Middle English fewe, pronoun & adjective, from Old English fēawa; akin to Old High German fō little, Latin paucus little, pauper poor, Greek paid-, pais child, Sanskrit putra son
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Few
Words & Phrases Containing Few
Frequently Asked Questions about Few
What does "Few" mean?
"Few" means not many persons or things. As an a pronoun, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not many persons or things. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Few"?
Other words for "Few" include countable, limited, couple, handful, scatter, scattering, smatter and smattering. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Few" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Few"?
There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Few". Common alternatives include countable, limited, couple, handful, scatter, scattering, smatter, smattering, sprinkle and sprinkling.
What is the opposite of "Few"?
Antonyms of "Few" include beaucoup, legion, many, multifold, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous and numerous. Near antonyms include majority, most, abundance and excess.
How do you use "Few" in a sentence?
Examples of "Few" in a sentence: "a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable".
Is "Few" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Few" can be used as a pronoun, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Few" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Few" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Few"?
"Few" is pronounced /ˈfyü/.