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Fewer (det) means used to say there is a smaller number of something that can be counted. Example: “There are fewer cars on the road during the school holidays.”
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Used to say there is a smaller number of something that can be counted.
"There are fewer cars on the road during the school holidays."
"Fewer students came to the lecture because of the heavy snow."
"If you eat fewer biscuits each week, you will probably feel healthier."
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Etymology
Developed from Middle English fewere, equivalent to few plus -er.
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What is the meaning of fewer?
"fewer" (det) means used to say there is a smaller number of something that can be counted.
What is the opposite of fewer?
The opposite of "fewer" is more.
How do you use fewer in a sentence?
Example: "There are fewer cars on the road during the school holidays."
