Definition of "few"

Kid-friendly meaning of few, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "few" mean?

few (adjective) — not many, only a small number.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (few)

Example sentences using "few"

Grade K–2
A few kids came.
Grade 3–5
Only a few students remembered to bring their permission slip on the day of the trip.
Grade 6–8
Sometimes the smartest people in any room are the ones who choose to say just a few careful sentences instead of filling the whole hour with talk.

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