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Less vs. Fewer
Dear ESL Student,
Less and fewer have the same basic meaning in a sentence, but they modify different noun forms. The general rule is to use "less" before singular nouns, and use "fewer" before plural nouns. Compare the following examples:
I have less money in my bank account now. There were fewer customers at the bank after dinner. She had less time to study last weekend because she had to work on Saturday and Sunday. The movie will start in a few hours.
Much Continued ESL Success,
The creator of ESL Free Lesson
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