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- Fewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide - Merriam-Webster
There's a commonly repeated rule about fewer and less It goes like this: fewer is used to refer to number among things that are counted, as in "fewer choices" and "fewer problems"; less is used to refer to quantity or amount among things that are measured, as in "less time" and "less effort "
- Fewer vs. Less–Whats the Difference? - Grammarly
Fewer means “not as many ” We use fewer with countable nouns like cookies Cookie Monster was told to eat fewer cookies Less means “not as much ” We use less with uncountable nouns like milk Could you give Cookie Monster less milk next time?
- Less or fewer ? - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary
Fewer is the comparative form of few We usually use less with uncountable nouns We use fewer with plural nouns: I do less work at weekends than I used to Better cycle routes would mean fewer cars and fewer accidents
- “Fewer” vs. “Less” - Grammar. com
If you were to say "FEWER than 10 minutes", you're referring to a specific number of minutes up to the 9th minute exactly, whereas "LESS than 10 minutes" can mean any amount of time up to a fraction of a second before 10 minutes, such as 9 minutes and 59 seconds
- fewer - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Some regard the use of the determiner less with countable quantities to be incorrect, stating that less should indicate only a reduction in uncountable quantity, or in size or significance, leaving fewer to indicate a smaller numerical quantity For example, they suggest saying less sugar, but fewer people, not less people Such a rule can allow distinctions such as:
- Less vs. Fewer (Differences, Examples, Grammar Rules)
When do you use less, and when do you use fewer? It can be difficult to know the difference, but it's important to get it right In this post, we'll explain the difference between less and fewer and give you some tips on how to use them correctly
- Fewer or Less? - Grammar Monster
Fewer and less are easy to confuse Use 'fewer' with plural things (e g , fewer nuts) Use 'less' for a singular item (e g , less cheese) Use 'less than' with numbers before times and measurements (e g , less than 30g of nuts)
- What’s the Difference Between “Fewer” and “Less”?
When To Use “Fewer” A plural noun (person, place, thing, or idea) indicates that is more than one of that said noun Fewer is like saying not as many, and should be used with these types of nouns Cecilia’s goodie bag had fewer toys than Julian’s In the sentence above, fewer is used because toys is a plural noun When To Use “Less” A singular noun indicates that there is only
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