few · ​. (usually a few). used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean 'a small number', 'some'. We've had a few replies. I need a few things from the store.

few a small number of people, things, or places; some I recognized a few of the other people. I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first ...

used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean “not many” Few people understand the difference. There seem to be fewer tourists around this year.

​. a few. a small number of people, things or places; some. I recognized a few of the other people. · ​. not many people, things or places. Very few of his books ...

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word few, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

We use a few with countable nouns in positive sentences to talk about a small number of people or things. I have a few books. There are a few people on the ...

5 дней назад · a small number or not many: It was embarrassing how few people attended the party. He is among the few people I can trust. Very few people can afford to pay ...

CountableUncountablea few booksa little moneyWe use a few with countable nouns in positive sentences to talk about a small number of people or things.

(used with a plural verb) a small number or amount: Send me a few. · the few, a special, limited number; the minority: That music appeals to the few.

1. consisting of or amounting to only a small number; one of our few pleasures. 2. at least some but indeterminately small in number; used with a caught a few ... As few as · Synonyms of few · A few bob · A good few