"Could you tell me the difference between less and fewer? For example, do you say 'less' or 'fewer' people live in the countryside than five years ago?"
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"Could you tell me the difference between less and fewer? For example, do you say 'less' or 'fewer' people live in the countryside than five years ago?"
Royee Z
In this week's Question and Answer of the Week, Finn and Jean talk about 'less' and 'fewer'.
When do you use 'less' and when do you use 'fewer'?
Take a trip round the supermarket with Jean and Finn to find out whether they should:
Buy less or fewer eggs?
Buy less or fewer bottles of vodka?
Spend less or fewer money?
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