Fewer
Fewer adjective - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.
Smaller
Smaller adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
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The purpose of fireships was to break up the enemy's formation (which was an absolute necessity given the English warships were smaller and fewer).
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In smaller locales, with smaller budgets, the sheriff will have fewer deputies, possibly none, and will play a larger role in active policing.
Source: The Sheriff - Knight of Lodis is a little better about keeping the named characters in focus due to its much smaller cast in general as well as how there are fewer variations on the story.
Source: Video Game / Ogre Battle
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