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fewer | newer |

As a determiner fewer

is the comparative of few; a smaller number.

As an adjective newer is

comparative of new More recent.

fewer

English

Determiner

(en-det) (superlative fewest)
  • The comparative of few ; a smaller number.
    • Fewer women wear hats these days.
    There are fewer tigers than there were a hundred years ago.

    Usage notes

    See also

    * less

    newer

    English

    Adjective

    (head) (comparative adjective; Positive: new; Superlative: newest)
  • (new) More recent.

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