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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

The market therefore seems likely to continue shifting towards fewer but larger deals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Since May 2025, the FEC has had three or fewer members.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026

Without that option, the lawsuit argues that theaters and TV networks will face higher fees – costs that will eventually hit consumers through pricier tickets, high cable bills, and fewer choices.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Some theater owners, hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and production slowdowns, have expressed concerns the merger would lead to fewer films being made.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The staff with fewer ledger lines is easier to read and write.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones