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Another word for few

Choosing another word for few depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match 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

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

Strong
scarce
rare
sparse
scant
infrequent
limited

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
several
some
Strong
sundry
Weak
various

• pronoun (Context 3)

Not many people or things; only a small number.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
hardly any
scarcely any

• pronoun (Context 4)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
several
some
Strong
handful

• 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 minority."

Strongest
minority
Strong
handful
elite
Weak
remnant

Opposites of few

The opposite of few shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

many
majority
numerous
masses
none
most
plentiful
abundant
See all opposites of few

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Few. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/few
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