fewest Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective (superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number
   
   • the fewest birds in recent memory
2. adjective a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number
   few.
   
   • 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

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