Countable Quantifiers

a small unspecified number of people or things

Few people understand the complexity of this issue.

a small unspecified number of people or things

(comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

He owns several cars, each for a different purpose.

several and of different types or kinds

The store sells various types of fruits and vegetables.

used to indicate a large number of people or things

He made many mistakes in his assignment.

used to indicate a large quantity or number of something

There were lots of people at the concert last night.

used to indicate a considerable number or quantity of something

A good many students showed up for the lecture on short notice.

used to emphasize a large number or quantity of something

A great many people attended the rally to support environmental conservation efforts.

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

He is the most intelligent student in the school.

used to indicate an excessive or undesirable quantity of something

There are too many dishes piled up in the sink.