Idiom
a few
Meaning
A small number of people or things. It means some, but not a lot.
Examples
“I have a few apples in my bag.”
“She invited a few friends over for dinner to celebrate her birthday this weekend.”
“After a few hours of careful deliberation, the committee finally reached a consensus regarding the proposed changes to the company policy.”
Examples
simple
“I have a few apples in my bag.”
contextual
“She invited a few friends over for dinner to celebrate her birthday this weekend.”
complex
“After a few hours of careful deliberation, the committee finally reached a consensus regarding the proposed changes to the company policy.”
Grammar
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
- Updated