Few vs Little: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the difference between few, a few, and little is important for using English correctly—especially with nouns!

Use little for uncountable nouns, which are things you can’t count one by one. For example:
I have little money left.
I have little time.

Use few for countable nouns to show there aren’t many—and it sounds negative. Example:
I have few friends.
Few people came to the party.

A few also works with countable nouns, but it’s more positive and means some. For instance:
I have a few friends.
We saw a few birds.

This short video breaks it down with examples and gives you a chance to test your understanding. Watch, learn, and try the practice sentence!