Front | what is wrong: There are less pigeons in Trafalgar Square than there used to be |
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Back | fewer. Why? The word 'less' should be used for a single item (e.g., less time, less space); whereas, 'fewer' should be used when there is more than one item (e.g., fewer mice, fewer omissions). Fewer people will vote in the forthcoming elections There is less cheese on this plate. |
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