CRED Practical Document Writing and Management

Less v fewer

Less means ‘not as much’ and is used with uncountable nouns ● For example “I have less annual leave than you.”

It can also be used to modify adjectives in a comparative sense ● For example “That equipment is less expensive to service than this brand.”

Fewer means ‘not as many’ and is used with countable nouns ● For example “I have fewer vacation days than you.”