few (a)

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def a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'
def 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
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Also see fewer; some(a)
Attribute numerousness, numerosity, multiplicity
Derivationally related form few → few; few → fewness
Antonym few → many
Similar to a few(a), a couple of(a); hardly a(a)
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Antonym many → few
Similar to a few(a), a couple of(a); hardly a(a)
Also see fewer; some(a)
Attribute numerousness, numerosity, multiplicity
Derivationally related form fewness → few; few → few

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