fewer

[fyoo-er] / ˈfyu ər /

ADJECTIVE

less

Synonyms

STRONG

lesser limited lower minor minus negative secondary subordinate

WEAK

beneath declined deficient depressed diminished excepting lacking not as great reduced shortened shorter slighter subtracting unsubstantial without

Antonyms

STRONG

greater higher important major superior

WEAK

bigger more

Example Sentences

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Early nesting birds have lost eggs, and conservationists warn spring may bring noticeably fewer butterflies and insects as floodwaters have swept away eggs and overwintering larvae.

From BBC

South Korea reported solid export growth in February despite fewer working days, with semiconductor shipments reaching a monthly record on strong demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rangers are down three in terms of points and wins, but have lost three fewer games, have nine more goals, with only one more conceded this season than at this stage last season.

From BBC

For context, Ukraine has fewer than 10 Patriot batteries and still struggles to defend the capital, Kyiv.

From BBC

Again, the reason is primarily due to the fact that far fewer men end up leaving the company when a relationship ends.

From The Wall Street Journal

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