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Note: Use for countable nouns.

Fewer

//ˈfjuː.ɚ//

Word Type

Determiner

Adjective

The word "fewer" can be used as determiner and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

could care fewer the fewer the better fare

Derived From

Related Terms

Related Terms

comparative few fewest less

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