few
несколько
a small number of things
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A more formal and neutral way to say a few.
A small number of students arrived late.
Several people asked the same question.
I need some help.
Usually exactly two, or a very small number informally.
I waited a couple of minutes.
An informal phrase for a very small number.
A handful of people knew the truth.
Negative form that emphasizes a small quantity and can sound less exact.
Not many people called yesterday.
A neutral phrase for more than a few; often suggests several items or people.
A number of guests arrived early.
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В чем разница в английском между beautiful, pretty, lovely и handsome
Разница между beautiful, pretty, lovely и handsome: что выбрать для женщины, мужчины, платья, вида, вечера и комплимента.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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few meaning: what does it mean?
a small number of things
few pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
few is pronounced as /fjuː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
few definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Only a few people came to the party. Translation: На вечеринку пришло всего несколько человек.
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