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UK//ðeəz ˈfjuːər ʃɪps//US//ðɛrz ˈfjʊr ʃɪps//

Meaning of There's fewer ships

Used to indicate a smaller number of ships compared to another time or situation.

In simple words: There are less ships

There's fewer ships in a sentence

  • This year, there's fewer ships sailing than last year.
  • Due to the storm, there's fewer ships in the harbor.
  • I noticed there's fewer ships in the bay during winter.
  • Reportedly, there's fewer ships available for trade routes this season.
  • After the recession, there's fewer ships being built in the shipyards.

How to use There's fewer ships

Use in neutral contexts to indicate a countable reduction in quantity. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

there + be + fewer + plural noun

Memory hint

Fewer means a 'few-er' number, like a smaller group.

Related words

Collocations with There's fewer ships

  • fewer ships
  • fewer vehicles
  • fewer resources

Synonyms for There's fewer ships

  • reduced number
  • lesser amount
  • decreased number

Common mistakes with There's fewer ships

  • Confused with 'less' when referring to countable nouns.
  • Incorrectly using 'fewer' for uncountable nouns.
  • Saying 'there is fewer' instead of 'there are fewer'.

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Frequently asked questions about There's fewer ships

What does There's fewer ships mean?

There are less ships

What is the definition of There's fewer ships?

Used to indicate a smaller number of ships compared to another time or situation.

How do you use There's fewer ships in a sentence?

This year, there's fewer ships sailing than last year.

Can you give another example of There's fewer ships?

Due to the storm, there's fewer ships in the harbor.

What are synonyms for There's fewer ships?

Common alternatives include reduced number, lesser amount, decreased number.

What words go with There's fewer ships?

It commonly pairs with fewer ships, fewer vehicles, fewer resources.

What are common mistakes when using There's fewer ships?

Confused with 'less' when referring to countable nouns. Incorrectly using 'fewer' for uncountable nouns. Saying 'there is fewer' instead of 'there are fewer'.

How do you pronounce There's fewer ships?

US: //ðɛrz ˈfjʊr ʃɪps//, UK: //ðeəz ˈfjuːər ʃɪps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's fewer ships?

Use in neutral contexts to indicate a countable reduction in quantity. Avoid in very formal contexts.