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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. )

Example Sentences

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fewer

"It's about choosing foods that naturally deliver fewer calories in every bite. A 30% reduction in energy density is a substantial shift that would be very hard to achieve and sustain through portion control alone."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

Of all England's Test captains since 2006, only teams led by Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have lower run-rates and played fewer attacking shots.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

This year’s joint drills already feature fewer battalion-level field-training exercises than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

There are eight fewer hydrogen fueling stations now than in 2023 too — a total of 57, according to the California Energy Commission.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

There were fewer than a dozen chess books for sale.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady