few

[fjuː]

Definition:
1. An indefinite but relatively small number.
2. A small elite group.
3. A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by 'a'; a small but indefinite number.

Use 'few' in a sentence:

1. There are few who have not suffered.
2. Could I begin with a few formalities?
3. That was a few years back.
4. The reality is that only a few young people will go into teaching.
5. Few will argue with this conclusion.
6. I recognized a few of the other people.
7. We kicked a few ideas around.
8. A few latecomers were still arriving.
9. Few people can count on having a job for life.
10. We've had a few replies.
11. All that fuss over a few pounds!
12. He mumbled a few words.
13. It took only a few seconds.
14. I sprinted the last few metres.
15. A few tourists were buzzing around.
16. He kept a few dairy cows.
17. George decided it was such a rare car that he would only use it for a few shows.
18. Could you give me a few more details?
19. I've roughed out a few ideas.
20. Few soldiers were in evidence.
21. It only took a few seconds.
22. I've made a few adjustments to the design.
23. We stood talking for a few minutes.
24. You're good for a few years yet.
25. A few cars passed close by me.
26. Few people understand the difference.
27. Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK.
28. Very few people know that.
29. I made a few phone calls.
30. Few members planned to vote for him.
31. I'd like to say a few words about future plans.
32. A few kind words at the right time make all the difference.
33. We drove on for a few miles.
34. Why not take a few days off?
35. I'm going away for a few days.
36. I spent a few hours quietly relaxing.
37. Fewer people write with their left hand than with their right.
38. I went to a few parties and had a good time.
39. Matches cost only a few pence.
40. It's only a few steps further.
41. He reveals his true character to very few people.
42. I've simply extracted a few figures.
43. Just a few years ago the picture was very different.
44. Quite a few people are going to arrive early.
45. There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area.
46. Real power belongs to the few.
47. I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good.
48. I made only a few small changes to the report.
49. I've made a few small corrections to your report.
50. We've had a few bad breaks along the way.
51. Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes?
52. Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal.
53. I need a few things from the store.
54. Only with a few people could she be her real self.
55. There are still a few residual problems with the computer program.
56. In my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
57. It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left.