Definition and meaning of English word "few"
few
/fjuː/
Meaning
determinerAn indefinite, but usually small, number of.
How to use
The determiner 'few' is used to indicate a small, indefinite number. A common mistake is using 'few' with countable nouns in the singular form. For example, 'I have a few books.'
🇬🇧 English
few
Example
There are a few people in the room.
I have a few dollars in my pocket.
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Common phrases
- a few— a few
- few people— few people
- few opportunities— few opportunities
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What does the English word "few" mean?▼
The English word "few" means "few" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "There are a few people in the room." (which translates as "few").
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