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FEWEST
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(superlative of 'few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number
Example:
the fewest birds in recent memory
Classified under:
Domain usage:
superlative (an exaggerated expression (usually of praise))
Antonym:
most ((superlative of 'many' used with count nouns and often preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number)