Few vs Not much

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Few

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1

Not much

Top 2000 (comum)

Mais comum: Few

	Few	Not much
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/fjuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fjuː/"]/	🇬🇧 //nɒt mʌtʃ// 🇺🇸 //nɑt mʌtʃ//
Significado	Not many; a small number.	Not a lot; a small amount.
Exemplo	We've had a few replies.	There is not much left in the fridge.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	-
Colocações	few people, few options, few hours	not much time, not much to do, not much money, not much left, not much interest
Antônimos	many, lots	-
Erros comuns	'Few' vs 'a few' confusion: 'few' means not many, while 'a few' is a positive way to say some., Using 'few' with uncountable nouns: 'few' only works with countable nouns., Misplacing 'few' in a sentence: ensure it's used before the noun it describes.	Using 'not much' in formal writing., Confusing it with 'not many' which refers to countable nouns., Using as a standalone answer without context.
Notas de uso	Use 'few' when referring to countable nouns. It implies a lesser amount than expected. 'Few' is often used in negative contexts, while 'a few' has a more positive connotation.	Used informally to indicate a lack of quantity or significance. Common in casual conversations but might not be suitable for formal contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Few vs Not much

Qual é a diferença entre Few e Not much?

Few: Not many; a small number. Not much: Not a lot; a small amount.

Qual é mais comum: Few e Not much?

Few é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Few: We've had a few replies. Not much: There is not much left in the fridge.

Posso usar Few e Not much de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Few e Not much são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.