“Plz Rachel,do not abuse less than and fewer than any more. Be the example I know you are, especially in the proper use of the words less than and fewer than.
LESS refers to a volume of some sort; and FEWER refers to a number.
He received FEWER than 2,000 votes; not less than 2000 votes.
Let’s think of beverages.
If you had fewer martinis than me, you’d have less of a chance of being inebriated.
You may have many glasses, but less water in each. Or you may have fewer glasses of water than me, and maybe even less water in each glass.
Less refers to a volume.
Fewer refers to a number.
Anyhoo, you’re the best and have my utmost respect, gratitude, and admiration.
Joe Artabasy
GLENCOE, Illinois”
Ramblinjo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24