Few Synonyms

50 few synonyms include not many, hardly any, scarcely any, a small number of, a small amount of, a small quantity of, one or two, a handful of, and little. Few is an adjective, and its antonyms are many and a lot. Here are some additional synonyms for "few" with example sentences.

Another word for Few

50 other ways to say few.

1. little

  • two or three  
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  • scarcely any  
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  • one or two  
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  • not many  
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  • little
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  • hardly any  
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  • a sprinkling of  
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  • a sprinkling  
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  • a small quantity of  
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  • a small number of  
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  • a small number  
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  • a small amount of  
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  • a handful of  
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  • a handful  
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  • a couple of  
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  • a couple  
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2. scant

  • uncommon  
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  • thin on the ground  
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  • sporadic  
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  • seldom met with  
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  • scattered  
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  • scarcely any  
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  • scarce  
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  • scanty  
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  • scant  
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  • rare
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  • one or two  
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  • not many  
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  • negligible  
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  • meagre  
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  • little
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  • insufficient
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  • in short supply  
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  • infrequent  
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  • hardly any  
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  • few and far between  
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  • a sprinkling of  
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  • a small quantity of  
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  • a small number of  
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  • a small amount of  
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  • a handful of  
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  • a couple of  
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3. a handful

  • two or three  
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  • one or two  
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  • not many  
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  • hardly any  
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  • a sprinkling  
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  • a small number  
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  • a handful  
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  • a couple  
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Use few in a Sentence

A few coins were rolling loose in his pocket.

He invited a few acquaintances to the party.

I have a few questions for you.

Many students acculturated after a few months abroad.

Only a few students qualify.

She read a few good books.

The temperature dropped by a few degrees.

We have a few minutes remaining.