Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

few

adjective
/fjuː/
Definition
A small number of something.
Examples
  • She has a few friends in the city.
  • There were a few cookies left in the jar.
  • It’s been a few days since we last met.
Meaning
Used to refer to a small quantity or number of people or things, typically more than one but not many.
Synonyms
  • several
  • some
  • a handful
  • limited