As a determiner fewer
is the comparative of few; a smaller number.
As an adjective lewer is
comparative of lew.
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
lewer
English
Adjective
(head)
(lew)
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lew
English
Adjective
(er)
(Northern England) Lukewarm, tepid.
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