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Fewer

Definition

(adj) A smaller number of things or people

Examples

Fewer people showed up to the meeting than expected!
  • Fewer slices left, grab one now.

  • We had fewer options after the train got canceled.

  • By Friday, there were fewer cars on Maple Street than usual.

  • She said fewer complaints came in once the new AC kicked on.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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