What is the difference between "few" and "little"?
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Hello Little for uncountable few for countable Best Regards
When things can't be counted "little" is used e. g A little knowledge is dangerous.( We can't count knowledge) Few : Countable nouns with plural form Few guests are invited due to current pandemic situation.
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Little refers to non - countable nouns, and is used with the singular from to indicate that something exists only in a small amount or to a slight degree. Few refers to countable nouns, and is used with the plural form from to indicate not many persons or things for example: I've got little money left in my account. Ben has few friends in South Africa There are few cars on the road after midnight. There's little chance of rain for the next few days.
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"Few" is used with countable nouns. Example "There are few apples left in the basket." "Little" is used with uncountable. Example "There is little water in the glass."
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