Few
determiner
Not many but more than one.
I have a few friends coming over tonight.
Often appears as...
- a few days
- a few minutes
pronoun
Not many but more than one.
Few were left when the meeting ended.
Often appears as...
- few of them
- few have
determiner
Used to express disappointment about not having many or enough of something.
She has few interests outside her work.
Often appears as...
- few interests
- few skills
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Not often.
We see each other very few times a year.
Often appears as...
- few times
- few occasions
determiner
Not many but more than one.
I have a few friends coming over tonight.
Often appears as...
- a few days
- a few minutes
pronoun
Not many but more than one.
Few were left when the meeting ended.
Often appears as...
- few of them
- few have
determiner
Used to express disappointment about not having many or enough of something.
She has few interests outside her work.
Often appears as...
- few interests
- few skills
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Not often.
We see each other very few times a year.
Often appears as...
- few times
- few occasions
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Implication
Implies a small number, but generally a positive aspect or sufficient amount.
I have a few options to consider.
Pro Tip 2/3Increased Expectation
Suggests more than 'a couple' but still a limited number, often used to exceed low expectations.
We managed to save a few seats for you.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Flexibility
Refers to an indefinite, often short, time span, signaling flexibility or casualness.
Let's meet in a few hours.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Implication
Implies a small number, but generally a positive aspect or sufficient amount.
I have a few options to consider.
Pro Tip 2/3Increased Expectation
Suggests more than 'a couple' but still a limited number, often used to exceed low expectations.
We managed to save a few seats for you.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Flexibility
Refers to an indefinite, often short, time span, signaling flexibility or casualness.
Let's meet in a few hours.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Implication
Implies a small number, but generally a positive aspect or sufficient amount.
I have a few options to consider.
Pro Tip 2/3Increased Expectation
Suggests more than 'a couple' but still a limited number, often used to exceed low expectations.
We managed to save a few seats for you.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Flexibility
Refers to an indefinite, often short, time span, signaling flexibility or casualness.
Let's meet in a few hours.
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