few

• صفة تدل على العدد القليل من الأشياء أو الأشخاص، وتُستعمل للدلالة على قلة العدد أو ندرة الشيء.

An adjective meaning a small number of things or people.

1. A1formal

   Used to describe a small number of things or people.

   قليل

   • Only a few people attended the meeting.
   • She has a few books on her shelf.
   • There are a few apples left in the basket.

   المرادفاتhandfulminoritysprinklingtrickle

   الأضدادmanymultitudinousnumerous

2. Not manyA2formal

   Used to emphasize that the number is small or insufficient.

   قليل

   • Few students passed the difficult exam.
   • He has few friends in the new city.
   • There are few opportunities for advancement in this company.

   المرادفاتinsufficientlimitedmeagerscarcesparse

   الأضدادcountlessmanymultiplenumerous

• كلمة تدل على قلة عدد الأشياء القابلة للعد، وغالبًا ما تحمل دلالة النقص أو عدم الكفاية.

A determiner used with plural countable nouns to indicate a small number. Without the article 'a', it has a negative connotation, meaning 'not many' or 'hardly any'.

1. Small number (negative connotation)B1formal

   Used with plural countable nouns to emphasize that the number is small, often implying 'not enough' or 'less than expected'. It contrasts with 'a few', which is more positive.

   قِلَّة العدد (دلالة سلبية)

   • Few people understand this theory.
   • There are few reasons to stay.
   • Few of them passed the exam.

2. Only a small number (restrictive)B2formal

   Used in the phrase 'only a few' or simply 'few' to restrict the quantity to a very limited number, emphasizing scarcity.

   عدد قليل فقط (تقييدي)

   • Very few students completed the assignment on time.
   • Few cities have such a rich history.
   • He has few friends in this town.

• اسم يدل على عدد قليل أو كمية ضئيلة من شيء ما، وغالبًا ما يشير إلى القلة أو النقص في العدد أو الكمية.

A noun referring to a small number of something, often indicating not many or a scarcity of items.

غير معدود

1. A1formal

   A small number of people or things, often implying not many.

   عدد قليل من الأشخاص أو الأشياء

   • Only a few of the students passed the exam.
   • A few of the books were damaged in the flood.
   • She invited a few of her closest friends to the party.

   المرادفاتhandfulminorityscatteringsmatteringsprinklingtrickle

   الأضدادcrowdhostmanymultitudethrong

2. A select or elite groupB2formal

   A small, select group of people, often implying exclusivity.

   الصفوة، النخبة

   • The few who understand the theory are highly respected.
   • Only the few were allowed into the private club.
   • The secrets are known by the few.

   المرادفاتchosenelecteliteprivilegedselect

   الأضدادcrowdmanymass