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minus-squareTWeaK@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·1 year agoNo, fewer is for countable nouns, while less is for uncountable nouns. However, like is often the case with the English language, there are various exceptions to the rule. Sources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/fewer-vs-less BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pm-YQGFs8E
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minus-squareJackbyDev@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1arrow-down2·1 year agoOne of the definitions of Less is “Consisting of a smaller number” which feels pretty countable.
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However, like is often the case with the English language, there are various exceptions to the rule.
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One of the definitions of Less is “Consisting of a smaller number” which feels pretty countable.