few
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(a) a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by "a"; a small but indefinite number
- a few weeks ago
- a few more wagons than usual
- an invalid's pleasures are few and far between
- few roses were still blooming
- few women have led troops in battle
Nouns
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(n) a small elite group
- it was designed for the discriminating few