Fewer and Few

Fewer

Fewer adjective - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.
Usage example: fewer birds came this year

Few is a synonym for fewer. In some cases you can use "Few" instead an adjective "Fewer".

Few

Few adjective - A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number.
Usage example: few roses were still blooming

Fewer is a synonym for few. You can use "Fewer" instead an adjective "Few".
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