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few

[fyoo] / fyu /
ADJECTIVE
hardly any
Synonyms
STRONG
lean less middling minor minority minute petty scanty scattering short slight trifling
WEAK
exiguous few and far between imperceptible inconsequential inconsiderable infrequent insufficient meager negligible not many not too many occasional paltry piddling rare scant scarce scarcely any scattered seldom semioccasional skimpy slender slim some sparse sporadic stingy straggling thin uncommon unfrequent widely spaced
Antonyms
STRONG
big consequential fat important large major significant tall thick useful
WEAK
many much
PRONOUN
scarcely any
Synonyms
STRONGEST
several some
STRONG
scattering smattering spattering sprinkling
WEAK
not many not too many slim pickings small number smatter
Antonyms
WEAK
many much

Example Sentences

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Musk believes that AI computing in space could be cheaper than on Earth in just a few years.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

But he does see a pathway for oil flows out of the Persian Gulf to return to prewar levels in the next few months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Donald Trump has told at least one journalist that a deal is still possible in the next few days.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The company exited court protection a few months later, but continuing high lease costs and continued debt burden led Spirit back to bankruptcy last August.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“No. I mean, yes. Well, we are a few weeks early. So, it’s a super surprise party.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith