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fewer

/ˈfjuː.ɚ/adjective2 syllables

Fewer means: (comparative of ‘few’ used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.

Synonyms for fewer2

adjective, as in (comparative of ‘few’ used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

less, few

Opposites of fewer

more

What does fewer mean?1

adjective

1

(comparative of ‘few’ used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of“fewer birds came this year”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fewer?6

two syllables

newerviewersewerbrewertruer

three syllables

reviewer
Show 40 near rhymes
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Fewer in a sentence

  • If there weren't so many taxis, there would be fewer traffic accidents.CK
  • The fewer who know about it, the better.Hybrid
  • The fewer sappers die, the fewer we'll have to train.TheNightAvl
  • There were no fewer than five women standing outside, claiming to be his wife.AlanF_US
  • Even though student numbers are increasing, on the whole, fewer scholarships have been granted.unknown
  • The fewer applications are open at the same time, the better for your computer.Ergulis
  • If you ate fewer burgers, you'd probably be healthier.CK
  • The more careful you are, the fewer mistakes you make.CK

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