Usage of "a few" | TermGallery

More than one but indefinitely small in number.

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Usage of a few in English

This year, however, Woods quickly dispatched the problem in a few days. 
 Rock and Ice Magazine 

We have only 'compound', 'context', 'footfall', and a few other similar ones. 
 The ode less travelled: unlocking the poet within 

In fact, he could visit a few years later, the paper said. 
 Reuters 

It happened during the second Lebanon war, just a few years ago. 
 The last testament 

However; it may be worth a few moments to think longer term. 
 The South African 

Change must come from a few different places, one is young people. 
 The Guardian 

I've already been asked that question a few too many times today. 
 The Heiresses 

Past research does provide a few clues, however, he told Reuters Health. 
 Reuters 

I phoned Scott's number an hour ago, again a few minutes ago. 
 The Girl on the Train 

US citizens in China received a similar alert a few weeks ago. 
 The Guardian 

Quite a few of them exist entirely on free food, you know. 
 Corduroy mansions 

Qureshi said: She was brought to my attention a few months ago. 
 The Guardian 

However, as good as it sounded there were a few possible conflicts. 
 What a westmoreland wants 

Mark said: Our son has mentioned Scott's name quite a few times. 
 News.com.au 

Just a few months ago, Western countries believed Assad's days were numbered. 
 Reuters 

After a few minutes of us scrubbing, someone said, You need water. 
 This child will be great 

Meanings of a few in English