fewest

Words with a similar base: fewest

'fewest'

[fewest.a.01] as in: (superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number

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Examples:
the fewest birds in recent memory

'fewest'

[few.a.01] as in: a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number

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Examples:
a few weeks ago
a few more wagons than usual
an invalid's pleasures are few and far between
few roses were still blooming
few women have led troops in battle