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few > 3 senses
ADJECTIVE1fewA quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'
NOUN1fewAn indefinite but relatively small number
2fewA small elite group
few > pronunciation
Soundsfyuw'
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few > adjective
MeaningA quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'. A small but indefinite number.
Examples"a few weeks ago"; "a few more wagons than usual"; "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between"; "few roses were still blooming"; "few women have led troops in battle"
Attribute ofnumerousness, numerosity, multiplicity
Similara few, a couple of; hardly a
See alsofewer; some
Contrarymany
few > noun 1, quantity
MeaningAn indefinite but relatively small number.
Examples"they bought a case of beer and drank a few"
Broadersmall indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
few > noun 2, group
MeaningA small elite group.
Examples"it was designed for the discriminating few"
Broaderelite, elite group

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