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Commonly Confused Words: fewer / less
Fewer is always an
adjective.
Use fewer to refer to countable
items such as pencils, adults, trees, and computers.
Example

Less can be an
adjective or an adverb.
As an adjective, use
less ONLY to refer to uncountable
items such as ink, sugar, sand, and air.
Example

Note the difference:

Link to exercises on fewer
/ less.
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