There is a lot of confusion while using the words “couple” and “few” in sentences because the meaning of these two words. Considering the confusion it creates, we should know about their proper use in sentences. So, let’s look at the meaning of both the words.
How and When to Use Couple in Sentence?
A “couple” is usually two. It can be a married couple, or sometimes ‘about two’ if you are being vague (a couple of dozen, a couple of inches). It is mainly meant to be pairs or twins.
Some examples of sentences using “couple”:
- Finally, he took down a couple of cups and poured them some coffee.
- It took an hour to couple the trailer to the truck.
- I got Neha to sing us a couple of songs.
- The company has bankrolled a couple of local movies.
- The couple made several unsuccessful attempts at a compromise.
- I said that I would stay for a couple of days.
How and When to Use Few in Sentence?
“Few” means more than two but not many, like as a small number. It is used to say that there is not a lot of people or things.
Some examples of sentences using “few”:
- The doctor will be in to talk to you in a few minutes.
- The driver took them to an Indian design home a few miles from Dubai.
- Books, like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
- A thousand friends are few, one enemy is too many.
- Prices have risen sharply over the last few months.
- The horsemen cantered around the field a few times.
Let’s look at a sentence using both “couple” and “few” together.
Example: I drank a few cups of tea in a couple of minutes.
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