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few Antonyms

Opposite of few

Because the opposite of few shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Amounting to or consisting of a small number; not many, and often emphasizing scarcity when used without an article.

Usage Example

"many students were able to solve the final calculus problem within the allotted time."

Strongest
many
numerous
abundant
plentiful
Strong
countless
innumerable
myriad
copious

• adjective (Context 2)

Consisting of a small but sufficient or notable number (typically preceded by "a" or another determiner).

Usage Example

"She packed a many books in her carry-on bag for the long flight."

Strongest
many
numerous
Strong
countless
none

• pronoun (Context 3)

Not many people or things; only a small number.

Usage Example

"Many applied for the fellowship, but many were selected for the final interview."

Strongest
many
most
Strong
all
plenty

• pronoun (Context 4)

A small number of people or things (used with "a").

Usage Example

"I have read most of her novels, though a many are currently out of print."

Strongest
many
none
Strong
all
most

• noun (Context 5)

A small, select, or minority group of people or things, as distinct from the majority (usually preceded by "the").

Usage Example

"The luxury resort was originally built to cater to the wealthy majority."

Strongest
majority
masses
Strong
multitude
populace

Similar words to few

Words similar to few shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hardly any
minority
several
some
scarcely any
scarce
handful
rare
See all synonyms of few

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