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"A little" applies to portions of entities regarded by the speaker or writer as continuous, while "a few" applies to entities regarded by the speaker as divided into discrete units. Examples:
Drink a little milk. Drink a few of those small cartons of milk that you have in your refrigerator.
Buy a little lemon juice. Buy a few lemons.
This checkout line is for customers with only a few items. This wholesaler specializes in customers who want only a little wheat.
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When should you use 'few' and when should you use 'little'?
Use 'few' when referring to countable objects or people, such as "fewer people attended the event." Use 'little' when referring to non-countable nouns, such as "she prepared little food for the party."
What is the difference between a few and a little?
"A few" is used with countable nouns to indicate a small quantity of something, whereas "a little" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount of something.
What does peu mean in french?
"Peu" in French means "little" or "few".
Which is correct - 'more little time' or 'few more time'?
Neither phrase is correct. The phrase "more little time" should be "a little more time," while the phrase "few more time" should be "a few more times."
What does un pocos mean?
Un poco = a bit / a little Unos pocos = a few
What determines when you use some any much many little and few?
If it can be counted, we use many and few: many people; few people. If it cannot be counted, we use much and little: much love; little love. Some and any may be used with either countable or non-countable things: some love, any love; some people, any people.
When should you use 'few' and when should you use 'little'?
Use 'few' when referring to countable objects or people, such as "fewer people attended the event." Use 'little' when referring to non-countable nouns, such as "she prepared little food for the party."
Can we say a few time or few time or little or a little time?
Neither is correct. a little more time - eg I will give you a little more time to finish the exam. a few more times - eg Read it a few more times then answer the questions.
How do Comache cook food?
they use a fry pan and wood or gas stove..with a little olive oil..a few spices.
What is the opposite of a lot?
A few , A little A dearth.
What other words can you use other than way less?
few fewer many fewer little tiny small minute
What is the difference between a few and a little?
"A few" is used with countable nouns to indicate a small quantity of something, whereas "a little" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount of something.
How do you keep donuts from sticking to the cutter?
Use cooking spray or a little oil. May have to apply after every few cuts if starts to stick.
Is there pain with the use of a Transvaginal Ultrasound?
no, i have had a few during my pregnancy its not painfull, the camara is only a little bit bigger then a tampon. good luck
What is a synonym for not a lot?
a few synonyms for not a lot is few , little, and scarce
What is another word for few?
not a few bu few like there are few cookies in the jar!
When should you use 'few' and when should you use 'little?
Few means a small number (or a relatively small number) of things/people etc, and is used where there are individual items that can be counted.Example sentences:Very few people reach the age of 120.Many are called, but few are chosen.There are a few things I must do before I go away on holiday.Little means 'small' and relates to relative size or volume, rather than number. It is also used with 'uncountable' nouns.Some example sentences:The little child stared at the huge elephant and said ...So much to do, too little time.The crops are failing because there has been little rainthis season.The rescuers said they had little hope of finding any survivors.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Examples of few and little used together:The old man has few teeth in his mouth and little hair on his head.At the conference there were few (not many) in attendance, and little (not much) interest in the issues being presented.Number? or Size?"I've got a few pimples on my face." - This indicates how many pimples. (not many, as it happens!)"I've got a little pimple on my face." - This tells us the size of the pimple.Doctor to patient: "Don't worry. You've ony got a few little pimples on your back." - This tells us how many pimples, AND what size they are!SOME NOUNS are always 'uncountable', such as sugar, flour, bacon, wine, hope, etc. To indicate a small amount, the word little can be used."Would you like a little brandy in your coffee?" NOT "Would you like a a few brandy in your coffee?"WITH 'COUNTABLE' nouns, the word few can be used is used."Few people are over 8 feet tall.", NOT "Little people are over 8 feet tall."!SUMMARY:'Few' means a small number and is used with plural countable nouns.'Little' means small. It also means a small un-numberable amount, and is used with uncountable nouns.More examples of usage:Some of us know a little* about a lot of things.*a small but uncountable amount(comment: knowledge is an uncountable noun)Some of us know a lot about a few* things.*a small number(comment: the noun 'things' is countable)But few of us know a little about everything.-----------------------Little did we suspect he had only a few dollars with him, though a few of us realized he'd contribute little towards the restaurant bill.Few of the items on the menu were cheap; we'd hoped he'd pay a little towards the total.----------------------The screen was very small; few could use a monitor as little as that.--------------------Jay grew fewer bananas (less in number) than Lee, but Lee's bananas were littler (smaller in size) than Jay's.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information, see 'Related links' below.
