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• comparative of few.

fewer

American  

[fyoo-er] / ˈfju ər /

adjective

1. of a smaller number.

   fewer words and more action.

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pronoun

1. (used with a plural verb) a smaller number.

   Fewer have come than we hoped.

Commonly Confused

See less.

Etymology

Origin of fewer

Middle English feue, feawe. fewe fewere, Old English fēawera, genitive plural of fēawa few; see -er ⁴ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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fewer

Individuals who had experienced greater cognitive decline tended to have fewer large nerve fibers, along with an abnormal buildup of unhealthy myelin.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Richarlison matches Sturridge for minutes per goal contribution, but with eight fewer the Brazilian, perhaps harshly, misses out.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Victimized museums are often compelled to cope by closing indefinitely or reopening with fewer treasures on view.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

He wore no fewer than three coats, all of them of fabrics and colors I’d certainly never seen in Arlington.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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