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fewer

[ˈfjuːə(r)]

fewer Definition

a smaller number of people or things.

Using fewer: Examples

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

  • Example

    Fewer people attended the concert than expected.

  • Example

    We need to buy fewer groceries this week.

  • Example

    The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, resulting in fewer emissions.

  • Example

    Fewer students are taking science classes this semester.

fewer Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: fewer in Brief

'Fewer' [ˈfjuːə(r)] is a determiner and pronoun that refers to a smaller number of people or things. It is often used in comparison to a larger number, such as 'Fewer people attended the concert than expected.' 'Fewer' can be replaced with 'less,' but it is important to note that 'less' should be used for uncountable nouns, while 'fewer' is used for countable nouns.