Fewer and Slightest

Fewer

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

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

Slightest

Slightest adjective - Being the least in amount, number, or size possible.
Usage example: there's not the slightest chance that your plan will work

Fewer and slightest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fewer" instead an adjective "Slightest".
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