fewer vs. less
/ˈfjuːər ˌvɜːrsəs ˈles/
fewer for countable items; less for uncountable quantities
fewer vs. less in a sentence
“Fewer people, less water. Fewer mistakes, less confusion.”
Origin of fewer vs. less
Old English feawa (small number) vs. læssa (smaller amount)
Related Words
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farther for physical distance; further for metaphorical or additional
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parts compose the whole; the whole comprises its parts
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