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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for few

Noun

1. few, small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
usage: an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few"
2. few, elite, elite group
usage: a small elite group; "it was designed for the discriminating few"

Adjective

1. few (vs. many), a few(prenominal), a couple of(prenominal), hardly a(prenominal), fewer, some
usage: a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number; "a few weeks ago"; "a few more wagons than usual"; "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between"; "few roses were still blooming"; "few women have led troops in battle"
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