Less vs Fewer - English Grammar Lesson
This lesson explains less vs fewer in simple English, with rules and examples for students and exam preparation.
Rule
Use fewer with countable nouns and less with uncountable nouns.
Examples
- fewer cars
- less traffic
Common Mistake
| Incorrect | less people |
|---|---|
| Correct | fewer people |
Practice Tip
Write three original sentences about this topic, then check each one against the rule above.
Related: Parts of Speech and English Tenses.