Few

/fjuː/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

A small number of; not many.

There are only a few cookies left in the jar.

Used to refer to a small, indefinite number of things.

She has a few friends in the city.

Indicating some, but less than many.

We have a few options to consider before making a decision.

pronoun

Referring to an indefinite small number of people or things.

Few have attempted to climb that mountain.

A small number of; not many, often indicates a negative.

Few understood the complexities of the situation.

Old English 'fēawe', which means 'not many' or 'small number'.

few and far between:

Something that happens infrequently.

a few good men:

A reference to a limited number of individuals with merit.

a few loose screws:

To describe someone who is not thinking clearly.

Less than expected amount.

I thought we had more pizza left, but we have few.

Used to indicate something is not significant.

I only got a few likes on that post.