Definitions

few

[fyoo] / fyu /

ADJECTIVE

hardly any

Synonyms

STRONG

lean less middling minor minority minute petty scanty scattering short slight trifling

WEAK

exiguous few and far between imperceptible inconsequential inconsiderable infrequent insufficient meager negligible not many not too many occasional paltry piddling rare scant scarce scarcely any scattered seldom semioccasional skimpy slender slim some sparse sporadic stingy straggling thin uncommon unfrequent widely spaced

Antonyms

STRONG

big consequential fat important large major significant tall thick useful

WEAK

many much

PRONOUN

scarcely any

Synonyms

STRONGEST

several some

STRONG

scattering smattering spattering sprinkling

WEAK

not many not too many slim pickings small number smatter

Antonyms

WEAK

many much

Example Sentences

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While large numbers of women are removing the hijab, few are getting in trouble for it.

From The Wall Street Journal

A few weeks later, a Chinese ship arrived to do the same thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many people who take prescription drugs find it convenient to get three-month supplies, and to get refills before they are down to the last few pills.

From The Wall Street Journal

A few more years and she would feel financially secure about calling it quits.

From The Wall Street Journal

England said the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and would spend time off the field in order to be assessed "over the next few hours".

From BBC

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