Few and Little

Using A Few, Few, A Little, and Little


A few and few are used with plural count nouns:
–a few friends, few ideas, a few things to do, etc.


A little and little are used with noncount nouns:
–little money, a little rain, a little wind, etc.


NOTE: Few and little give a negative idea, conveying the notion that something is largely absent:


–They have very little money.
–We have few options remaining.


NOTE: A few and a little give a positive idea, indicating that something exists or is present:


–I have a little free time today.
–Do you have a few moments?