What is another word for a small number?

Pronunciation: [ɐ smˈɔːl nˈʌmbə] (IPA)

"A small number" can be substituted with numerous synonyms, depending on the context in which it is used. Some alternatives include "few," "handful," "scant," "limited," "sparse," "minority," "meager," "modest," "inadequate," "insufficient," and "scarce." These expressions evoke a sense of scarcity, insufficiency, or paucity. "A handful," for instance, implies a quantity that can be literally held in one's hand, while "meager" suggests a small or insufficient quantity that falls short of expectations. Similarly, "sparse" connotes a state of rarity or sparsity, whereas "inadequate" signals a shortfall or deficiency of something. Overall, these synonyms can help to add nuance and expressiveness to one's writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for A small number?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with A small number

  • I don't let people use me. That's why I like a small number of people in my life. The more people in my life, the more complex it becomes, so I just try to keep it at a minimum.
    Anita Baker
  • Civilization is maintained by a very few people in a small number of places and we need only some bombs and a few prisons to blot it out altogether.
    Cyril Connolly
  • Again, we turn down most books that have been self-published unless they have a special track record. We have taken a small number on, however, and sold them to major publishers for a nice sum. But that is an exception to the rule.
    Richard Curtis
  • While a handful of countries and a small number of people are leading ample life, dozens of countries and billions of people in Africa, Asia and Latin America are being left in absolute poverty.
    Tran Duc Luong
  • My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is the only way to generate good conversation. Besides, your whole house doesn't get wrecked that way.
    Paul Lynde

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