few
determiner
fjuː 
fjuː 
1 used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean ‘not many’Few people understand the difference.There seem to be fewer tourists around this year.Very few students learn Latin now.2 (usually a few) used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean ‘a small number’, ‘some’We've had a few replies.I need a few things from the store.Quite a few people are going to arrive early.I try to visit my parents every few weeks.Idioms
few and far between
not frequent; not happening often
