Definition of FEWER

fewer

Meanings

Adjective

  • (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
    • "fewer birds came this year"
    • "the birds are fewer this year"
    • "fewer trains were late"
  • a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number

Det

  • comparative degree of few; a smaller number.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English fewere, equivalent to few + -er.

Synonyms

few

Antonyms

many, more

Scrabble Score: 11

fewer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fewer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fewer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

fewer is a valid Words With Friends word