“Less” vs. “Few”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 19, 2023
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The difference between “less” and “few”
- "Less" refers to a smaller amount, while "few" refers to a smaller number of items.
- "Less" is used for uncountable nouns, while "few" is used for countable nouns.
- "Less" often refers to a decrease in something, while "few" describes scarcity.
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What is the definition of “less” and “few”?
Less
- "Less" refers to a smaller amount or quantity of something.
- It is often used with uncountable nouns and to describe a decrease in something.
- "Less" is used for quantities like water, salt, sunlight, courage, etc.
Few
- "Few" refers to a small number of people or things.
- It is often used with countable nouns and to describe scarcity or a small quantity.
- "Few" is used for items like people, apples, cups of water, buildings, etc.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Less” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Less
6,900,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I have less money than before.
- This shirt is less expensive than the other one.
- I have less water in my bottle than I thought.
Few
5,600,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I have a few errands to run before I can come over.
- There were only a few seats left in the theater.
- Few of us know how to fix a car engine.
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