few

[fjuː]

few Definition

• 1. a small number of things or people
• 2. not many

Using few: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "few" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a few friends in this city.

• Example

  There are few people who can do that job.

• Example

  He has few interests outside of work.

• Example

  We have a few options to choose from.

few Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for few

• sparse
• limited
• insufficient
• meager
• scant

Antonyms for few

• many
• numerous
• plentiful

Phrases with few

• a few

  a small number of something

  Example

  I need to buy a few things at the grocery store.

• quite a few

  a relatively large number of something

  Example

  Quite a few people showed up for the party.

• few and far between

  rare or infrequent

  Example

  Opportunities like this are few and far between.

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Summary: few in Brief

The word 'few' [fjuː] refers to a small number of things or people. It is often used to indicate scarcity or insufficiency, as in 'There are few people who can do that job.' 'Few' can be modified by 'quite' to indicate a relatively large number, as in 'Quite a few people showed up for the party.' It is also used in the phrase 'few and far between' to indicate rarity or infrequency.