Definitions and Examples of less, fewer
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A smaller amount or quantity of something.
Example
She had less time to complete the task than she thought.
A smaller number of people or things.
Example
There were fewer people at the party than expected.
Key Differences: less vs fewer
- 1Less is used to describe a smaller amount or degree of something that can be measured or quantified.
- 2Fewer is used to describe a smaller number of people or things that can be counted.
Effective Usage of less, fewer
- 1Comparisons: Use less and fewer to compare two or more things.
- 2Quantities: Use less to describe a smaller amount of something that can be measured, such as time, money, or weight.
- 3Numbers: Use fewer to describe a smaller number of people or things that can be counted, such as books, cars, or people.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of more are less and fewer. Use less to describe a smaller amount or degree of something that can be measured, and fewer to describe a smaller number of people or things that can be counted. These words are useful for comparisons, quantities, and numbers.
