fewer
Definitions
Adjective
- (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
- A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number
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Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "fewer".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "fewer" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fewer than | 1 | 4 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "fewer" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "fewer" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | account | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | noticeably | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | end | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | involves | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | play | 1 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "fewer".
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Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 2
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 5
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Spirit Airlines plans to shrink its fleet to fewer than 80 jets. It once had over 200.
Mar 14, 2026 Business Insider
Mar 14, 2026 Business Insider
Fewer Britons giving to charity, study says, with donations down by £1.4bn
Mar 16, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 16, 2026 The Guardian
From timber to tinder: NC forestry officials worry about growing fire dangers, fewer workers
Mar 16, 2026 The Asheville Citizen Times
Mar 16, 2026 The Asheville Citizen Times