Fewer and Minus

Fewer

Fewer adjective - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.

Minus and fewer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Minus" instead an adjective "Fewer".

Minus

Minus adjective - On the negative side or lower end of a scale.

Fewer and minus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fewer" instead an adjective "Minus".

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Upotte Eighteen was shot two fewer times; eighteen minus two is Sixteen.
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