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hanygeorge38



Joined: 12 Jul 2003
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 10:44 am    Post subject: few and little Reply with quote
Hello teachers,

I would like to knowwhat is an obvious difference bettween
little and few

Thanks
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cgage



Joined: 19 Jun 2004
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Location: USA
PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Few always refers to number
little refers to size although its usage is flexable
little can somethimes refer to a number
Example: the chances of winning the lottery are little
there is little chance that you will become rich
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