Looking for synonyms for a few? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say a few.
- Several
- A handful
- Some
- A couple
- A number of
- Various
- A small number
- A select few
- A little
- Multiple
- A smattering
- A sprinkling
- A few scattered
- A modest amount
- A limited number
- Not many
- A small selection
- A couple of
- A few assorted
- A minority of
Want to learn how to say a few professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Several
Used to indicate more than two but not many.
Example: “Several employees have volunteered for the new project.”
2. A handful
Appropriate for a small number, usually more than one or two but fewer than many.
Example: “A handful of team members are needed to lead the initiative.”
3. Some
Used to refer to an unspecified amount or number.
Example: “Some clients have expressed interest in the new product.”
4. A couple
Appropriate for indicating two items or a small number close to two.
Example: “A couple of adjustments are required to perfect the design.”
5. A number of
Used to signify an indefinite quantity, more than a few but not a large amount.
Example: “A number of suggestions from the survey have been implemented.”
6. Various
Appropriate for indicating a variety of different items or people, but not specifying an amount.
Example: “Various departments will collaborate on this project.”
7. A small number
Used to refer to a quantity that is more than one or two but not large.
Example: “A small number of discrepancies were found in the report.”
8. A select few
Appropriate for indicating a small exclusive group chosen from a larger number.
Example: “A select few employees will be chosen for advanced training.”
9. A little
Used to refer to a small amount, often less than expected.
Example: “We need a little more data to complete the analysis.”
10. Multiple
Appropriate for indicating more than one or two but not a large number.
Example: “Multiple solutions have been proposed for the issue.”
11. A smattering
Used to refer to a small scattered amount or number.
Example: “There was only a smattering of positive responses in the feedback.”
12. A sprinkling
Appropriate for a small, scattered amount of something.
Example: “A sprinkling of experts from different fields attended the conference.”
13. A few scattered
Used for indicating a small number spread out or dispersed.
Example: “A few scattered opportunities have emerged in the market.”
14. A modest amount
Appropriate for a quantity that is not large but also not insignificant.
Example: “The company has seen a modest amount of growth this quarter.”
15. A limited number
Used to refer to a number that is small and confined within certain limits.
Example: “A limited number of seats are available for the seminar.”
16. Not many
Appropriate for indicating a small quantity, suggesting less than expected.
Example: “Not many changes were required after the review.”
17. A small selection
Used to refer to a small assortment or variety.
Example: “A small selection of products will be featured in the pilot launch.”
18. A couple of
Suitable for indicating two or a few.
Example: “We’ll need a couple of days to finalize the report.”
19. A few assorted
Used to refer to a few different types or varieties.
Example: “The team tried a few assorted approaches to solve the problem.”
20. A minority of
Appropriate for a part of a group that is less than half of the whole.
Example: “A minority of the participants preferred the old system.”
