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few (fewer, fewest) adj not many; a small number; hardly any • She had few books on the shelf. pronoun (used as a plural) hardly any things, people, etc • There were few today, but many yesterday. a few a small number; some • He took a few into the gardenHe had a few rabbits in the hat. as few as no more than (a stated number). every few (hours, days, etc) at intervals of a few hours, days, etc. few and far between colloq rare; scarce. a good few or quite a few informal a fairly large number; several. have had a few colloq to have drunk sufficient alcohol to affect one's behaviour. no fewer than as many as (a stated number). precious few colloq hardly any at all. the few the minority of discerning people, as distinct from the many.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon feawe.

fewer

See Usage Note at less.