Meaning & use
a few
A small number of people or things, more than one or two but not many.
See it in a sentence
A few students stayed behind after class to ask the teacher questions.
We only need a few more chairs for the extra guests.
A note on using this word
"A few" is generally positive, suggesting a small but sufficient amount, while "few" alone often sounds negative, meaning "not many."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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