few (Meaning)

Wordnet

few (n)

a small elite group

Wordnet

few (a)

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number

Webster

few (superl.)

Not many; small, limited, or confined in number; -- indicating a small portion of units or individuals constituing a whole; often, by ellipsis of a noun, a few people.

few Sentence Examples

  1. Only a few people attended the meeting, so it was canceled.
  2. The doctor prescribed a few medications to help the patient recover quickly.
  3. I have only a few minutes to spare, so I'll make this quick.
  4. There are only a few seats left for the concert, so you should buy your ticket soon.
  5. She had only a few dollars in her pocket, so she couldn't buy anything expensive.
  6. The new restaurant has only been open for a few weeks, but it's already very popular.
  7. I've only read a few chapters of the book, but I'm really enjoying it so far.
  8. The weather forecast predicts rain for the next few days, so I'm bringing my umbrella.
  9. I have a few friends who live in that neighborhood, so I'm familiar with the area.
  10. I'm going to take a few days off from work next week to relax and recharge.

FAQs About the word few

a small elite group, a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite numberNot many; small, limited, or conf

limited,countable,

multiple, numerous, multiple, numerous,many, many, multitudinous, some, uncountable, numberless

Only a few people attended the meeting, so it was canceled.

The doctor prescribed a few medications to help the patient recover quickly.

I have only a few minutes to spare, so I'll make this quick.

There are only a few seats left for the concert, so you should buy your ticket soon.