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Fewer vs Lewer - What's the difference?

fewer | lewer |

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)
  • ----

    lew

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (Northern England) Lukewarm, tepid.
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