fewer vs. less
/ˈfjuːər ˌvɜːrsəs ˈles/
fewer for countable items; less for uncountable quantities
“Fewer people, less water. Fewer mistakes, less confusion.”
Origin: Old English feawa (small number) vs. læssa (smaller amount)
/ˈfjuːər ˌvɜːrsəs ˈles/
fewer for countable items; less for uncountable quantities
“Fewer people, less water. Fewer mistakes, less confusion.”
Origin: Old English feawa (small number) vs. læssa (smaller amount)