Synonyms for

Fewest

Verb / ˈfju:ʌst / Another word for fewest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The smallest number or amount of something.

Synonyms & similar words

most many few minimum smallest least lowest minority scant slightest tiniest trifling inadequate insufficient scarce sparse limited modest poor short small thin weak

Example sentences

  1. Out of all the students, she had the fewest pencils.
  2. The fewest people showed up to the party.
  3. Of all the desserts, the fruit cup had the fewest calories.
  4. The team with the fewest points lost the game.
  5. She had the fewest errors on her test.

Quotes

  • "The fewest possessions you can be satisfied with are the best." - Plato
  • "Waste not the smallest thing created, for grains of sand make mountains, and atomies infinity." - E. Knight
  • "The fewest words are often the best words." - Benjamin Franklin

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