What does fewer mean?
Fewer means comparative degree of few; a smaller number..
Fewer
/ˈfjuː.ɚ/ · determiner
Meaning
comparative degree of few; a smaller number..
Example Sentences
Fewer women wear hats these days.
There are fewer tigers than there were a hundred years ago.
Construction of the station and approach line involved considerable engineering work and the demolition of no fewer than 540 houses and a church, […].
This hypothesis goes by many names, including group resistence, the threshold effect, and the gender paradox. Because the hypothesis holds such wide appeal, it is worth revisiting the logic behind it. The hypothesis is built on the factual observation that fewer females than males act antisocially.
Synonyms for fewer
Antonyms for fewer
Related Words
Word Forms
- fewest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fewer?
Common synonyms include less.
What is the opposite of fewer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fewer in a sentence?
Fewer women wear hats these days.
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