(comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

At that time; then, conjunction_ Used after a comparative adjective or adverb to introduce the second element or clause of an unequal comparison, When. Used especially after hardly and scarcely, A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that, preposition_ introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates, In comparison or contrast with

The comparative of few; a smaller number, adjective_ (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

Lesser or smaller in amount, extent, or size, A secondary area of specialized academic study, requiring fewer courses or credits than a major, verb_ To choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university, intransitive verb_ To pursue academic studies in a minor field, Lesser in importance, rank, or stature, Of or relating to a secondary area of academic specialization, Of little significance or importanc