Comments on: Fewer vs. Less

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 09 May 2007 01:22:07 +0000

“A few less” is not a correct substitute for “fewer.” However, as we know, advertisers care little about grammar, even when the last name of their spokesperson is an almost match (Kelsey Grammer).

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 08 May 2007 01:02:47 +0000

So what about “a few less”? I was watching a Hyundai ad that referred to the number of cup holders in the Santa Fe compared to a Land Rover, and Kelsey Grammar’s voice over mentioned “$13,000 less… and a few less cup holders.” Is “few less” a grammatically correct substitute for “fewer”?

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:22:56 +0000

Right!

By: atique

atique — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:32:41 +0000

Hi Jane
Yes It is
because if we use fewer, it means we are talking about things which are countable. And if people use the word “Less” It means they are talking about such things, are not countable