FEW Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word few. (close relations)
fewest
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| couple | nounn | |||||
noun • a pair who associate with one another • a pair of people who live together • a small indefinite number • two items of the same kind • (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines verb • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • link together • form a pair or pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||
| handful | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a small number or amount • the quantity that can be held in the hand | ||||||
| limited | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • small in range or scope noun • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops adjective satellite • subject to limits or subjected to limits • including only a part • mediocre • not excessive • having a specific function or scope • not unlimited | ||||||
| scant | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so verb • work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially • limit in quality or quantity • supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | ||||||
| scarce | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand adverb • only a very short time before • almost not | ||||||
| select | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective satellite • of superior grade • selected or chosen for special qualifications verb • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | ||||||