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 few few /ˈfjuː/

adjective

  1. () A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by a'; a small but indefinite number  ( few )
    a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by a'; a small but indefinite number
     A few weeks ago
    a few weeks ago
     A few more wagons than usual
    a few more wagons than usual
     An invalid's pleasures are few and far between
    an invalid's pleasures are few and far between
     Few roses were still blooming
    few roses were still blooming
     Few women have led troops in battle
    few women have led troops in battle

noun

  1. A small elite group  ( few )
    a small elite group
     It was designed for the discriminating few
    it was designed for the discriminating few