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fewer

determiner

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Meaning

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A smaller number of people or things.

Example Sentence

There were fewer students in class today than yesterday.

Usage Note

Use 'fewer' when referring to countable items or people to indicate a smaller quantity compared to a previous state or another group. For example, 'fewer cookies', 'fewer cars', 'fewer problems'.

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