Fewer

Fewer is a term used in the English language to denote a smaller number of something. It is the comparative form of the word 'few' and is used before plural countable nouns.

Usage

The term 'fewer' is used to compare the quantity of countable items. For example, "There are fewer apples in the basket today than there were yesterday." It is often contrasted with the term 'less', which is used with singular uncountable nouns.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake in English usage is the interchange of 'fewer' and 'less'. While 'less' is used for singular uncountable nouns, 'fewer' is used for plural countable nouns. For example, it is incorrect to say "There are less apples in the basket today." The correct usage would be "There are fewer apples in the basket today."

See Also

• English Grammar
• Countable and Uncountable Nouns
• Comparative Forms

References

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