fewer
word · lemma: few
/ˈfjuɝ/
FYOO-ur
/fjˈuːɐ/
FYOO-uh
Definition
Used to describe a smaller number of countable things or people compared to another amount.
Usage & Nuances
Only use with countable nouns (books, people, cars), not uncountable ones (water, information). For uncountable nouns, use 'less' instead. 'Fewer' is considered more correct in formal writing, especially when comparing numbers.
Spanish: menosPortuguese (BR): menosPortuguese (PT): menosChinese (Simplified): 更少（可数名词）Chinese (Traditional): 更少（可數名詞）Hindi: कम (गिनती योग्य)Arabic: أقل (للأشياء المعدودة)Bengali: কম - কম সংখ্যকRussian: меньше (по количеству)Japanese: より少ないVietnamese: ít hơnKorean: 더 적은Turkish: daha azUrdu: کمIndonesian: lebih sedikit
Example Sentences
More and more people are buying online, so there are fewer customers in stores these days.
natural
There were fewer accidents on the road after the new law was passed.
natural
There are fewer cars on the road at night.
basic
We need fewer chairs for the small group.
basic
He has fewer brothers than I do.
basic
If you eat out less often, you’ll spend fewer dollars every month.
natural