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UK//ðə ˈfjʊə pɪˈpl nəʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ//US//ðə ˈfjʊr ˈpipəl noʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ//

Meaning of The fewer people know something

Not many individuals have knowledge about a particular fact or situation.

In simple words: Not many people are aware of something.

The fewer people know something in a sentence

  • The fewer people know something, the more intriguing it becomes.
  • The fewer people who know something, the greater the chance for gossip.
  • In our community, the fewer people know something, the more we value it.
  • The fewer people know something, the easier it is to keep a secret.
  • I always feel relaxed when the fewer people know something important.

How to use The fewer people know something

Use when discussing knowledge or awareness among a group. It’s suitable in both casual and formal contexts but may sound awkward in very informal speech.

Grammar pattern

the fewer + noun + know + something

Memory hint

Think of 'fewer friends means fewer secrets'.

Related words

Collocations with The fewer people know something

  • fewer people
  • know something
  • the fewer the better

Synonyms for The fewer people know something

  • lesser-known
  • scarce information
  • limited awareness

Common mistakes with The fewer people know something

  • Using 'less' instead of 'fewer' when referring to countable nouns.
  • Omitting 'the' before 'fewer' in this phrase.
  • Misplacing the words, such as saying 'fewer people something know'.

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Frequently asked questions about The fewer people know something

What does The fewer people know something mean?

Not many people are aware of something.

What is the definition of The fewer people know something?

Not many individuals have knowledge about a particular fact or situation.

How do you use The fewer people know something in a sentence?

The fewer people know something, the more intriguing it becomes.

Can you give another example of The fewer people know something?

The fewer people who know something, the greater the chance for gossip.

What are synonyms for The fewer people know something?

Common alternatives include lesser-known, scarce information, limited awareness.

What words go with The fewer people know something?

It commonly pairs with fewer people, know something, the fewer the better.

What are common mistakes when using The fewer people know something?

Using 'less' instead of 'fewer' when referring to countable nouns. Omitting 'the' before 'fewer' in this phrase. Misplacing the words, such as saying 'fewer people something know'.

How do you pronounce The fewer people know something?

US: //ðə ˈfjʊr ˈpipəl noʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ//, UK: //ðə ˈfjʊə pɪˈpl nəʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The fewer people know something?

Use when discussing knowledge or awareness among a group. It’s suitable in both casual and formal contexts but may sound awkward in very informal speech.