English Reference

few vs little

Few modifies plural countable nouns, while little modifies uncountable nouns.

few

a small number of countable items

Very few students attended the optional seminar on Friday afternoon.

little

a small amount of something uncountable

There is very little water left in the reservoir after the drought.

Watch out

  • I have very little friends in this city.

    I have very few friends in this city.

  • There is few information available about the upcoming merger.

    There is little information available about the upcoming merger.

Remember Few for things you count; little for things you weigh or measure.

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    I have a questions regarding the new company policy.

  2. 2.

    She showed interest in joining the committee this year.

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