a few

ADJECTIVE

certain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

individual numerous particular precise special specific specified various

WEAK

a couple defined divers express many marked one regular several singular some sundry upwards of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common general imprecise indefinite inexact usual

WEAK

questionable uncertain undecided unpredictable unsure

ADJECTIVE

several

Synonyms

WEAK

a lot any certain considerable definite different disparate distinct divers diverse handful hardly any indefinite individual infrequent manifold many not many numerous only a few particular personal plural proportionate quite a few rare respective scant scanty scarce scarcely any separate single small number some sparse special specific sundry

Antonyms

WEAK

individual none one

ADJECTIVE

some

Synonyms

STRONGEST

any

WEAK

a bit a little part of

PRONOUN

some

Synonyms

WEAK

a number a part a portion an amount more or less

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It was a rapid success and a few years later the Daily Sport followed.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

When two objects are separated by an extremely small distance, only a few hundred nanometers, heat can travel between them much more efficiently than it does under ordinary conditions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Insurers are always on the hunt for higher-yielding assets, though, and a few winning years have emboldened them to invest more aggressively to bolster profits, said Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The French and German defence ministries are set to draw up a plan for defence cooperation "focused on a few realistic and relevant projects" at a forthcoming meeting, the official added.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

You watch the film for a few minutes.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

a few

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