Not many; amounting only to a small number. Also preceded by modifying words, esp. but, so, too, very. Modifying a plural noun either specified or…
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释义 | the world > relative properties > number > plurality > fewness > [adjective] (32) feweOE Not many; amounting only to a small number. Also preceded by modifying words, esp. but, so, too, very. Modifying a plural noun either specified or… whonc950 Few, a few. litea1000 Few. Also, a lite = few, adj. 2a. littleOE Chiefly attributive. Of immaterial things. Small in amount or number; (also) small in value, not worth much (cf. sense A. 6a). petitc1390 Of small size, small; little. Formerly also (occasionally): †small in number, few; = petty, adj. 3 (obsolete). wheenc1400 Few, not many. sobera1535 Moderate or few in number. Obsolete. slim1852 Meagre, scanty, sparse. Subcategories:— of years (1) — containing few members (5) — small in number (6) — fewer (2) — fewest (1) — too few (1) — rare (8) |
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