“Only a few” is correct, and means what you think it means. “Only few” sounds wrong. It would usually be used by people who don't realise that “few” already carries the connotation of “too few”, “fewer than expected”, or “barely any, perhaps none.” It's a strong statement.
How do you use few in a sentence?
- The doctor will be in to talk to you in a few minutes. ...
- He had a right to a few quirks. ...
- In a few minutes Mr. ...
- The driver took them to a Spanish design home a few miles from the hacienda. ...
- We know but few men, a great many coats and breeches. ...
- I'll be up in a few hours.
How do you use few and a few in a sentence?
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Which is bigger a few or few?
Few means "not many (people or things)." It is used to say that there are not a lot of people or things. A few means "some (people or things)." It is used to say that there are a small number of people or things. ... A few puts a little more attention on the positive—that there is a small number (of people or things).
Which is correct few or a few?
Both the terms "few" and a few" technically refer to more than one, so some people use them interchangeably, assuming they mean the same, but that is not correct. 'A few' means 'some', whereas 'few' means 'not a lot of'.Aug 23, 2019
Is only few singular or plural?
Few is always plural. A few means a small number.
Can we use only with few?
“A few”, which is used not only with “only”, means some people/ things. Not many, but enough for something or somebody. “Few” means some people/ things that are not enough. A few is usually positive while few negative.
How do you use few and a few?
Few means "not many (people or things)." It is used to say that there are not a lot of people or things. A few means "some (people or things)." It is used to say that there are a small number of people or things. Below are some examples showing how each is used.