Transcription
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- [ey fyoo]
- /eɪ fyu/
- /ə fjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey fyoo]
- /eɪ fyu/
Definitions of a few words
- adjective a few small number of 1
- pronoun a few A small number of things. 0
- determiner a few A small number of. Not zero but more than two. 0
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Parts of speech for A few
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
a few popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
a few usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for a few
adj a few
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- specified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- various — of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
pron a few
- more or less — in greater quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: I need more money.
- any — You use any in statements with negative meaning to indicate that no thing or person of a particular type exists, is present, or is involved in a situation.
Antonyms for a few
adj a few
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
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