Few — synonyms, few antonyms, definition

1. few (a)

certain infrequent insignificant insufficient intermittent irregular little meagre occasional particular rare scant scanty scarce seldom several small some sparse special • • •

2. few (Adjective)

many

few (Adjective) — A small but indefinite number (a quantifier that can be used with countable nouns and is often preceded by 'a'). ex. "a few weeks ago" ex. "a few more wagons than usual" ex. "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between" ex. "few roses were still blooming" ex. "few women have led troops in battle"

multiplicity numerosity numerousness

3. few (Noun)

few (Noun) — A small elite group. ex. "it was designed for the discriminating few"

elite elite group