Few
Few adjective - A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number.
Sparse
Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Nearby Word: sparsely
Mutual synonyms
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- This is extremely useful when fighting in Russia (where airfields are few and sparse) and in the Pacific (where you only have a handful of islands and carries as possible landing spots) and can pretty much turn the tide of war all by itself once implemented.
Source: Game Breaker / Hearts of Iron -
Crate Expectations: While not as common as other games, there are a still a few inexplicable crates in the sparse towns of PEI.
Source: Video Game / Unturned -
Lighting is very sparse, with only a few scattered strings of connected lamps providing lighting that work more for mood than anything.
Source: Blackout Basement
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