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Less problems vs Fewer problems

The correct phrase is 'fewer problems'. 'Less' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'fewer' is used with countable nouns. Since 'problems' is a countable noun, 'fewer problems' is the correct choice.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

Less problems

'Less problems' is not correct because 'less' should be used with uncountable nouns.

Incorrect usage. 'Less' should be used with uncountable nouns, not countable ones like 'problems'.
  • Aug 10, 2012 ... There are less problems with finding staff these days too. If anything, we've had fewer problems than we expected. Do you ever waver when it ...
  • Example = I've got less problems than I used to have. Some teachers think that using 'less' in this way is incorrect, but it is now quite common when people ...
  • Thread: fewer/less problems ... ¿Debo decir "I have less problems than you" o "I have fewer problems than you"? Agradecería mucho su ayuda.
  • All-year Goal-less Problems for Physics Class. Posted by Kelly O'Shea ⋅ August 10, 2012 ⋅ 11 Comments. So. Josh* took my Honors Physics exam review ...

Alternatives:

  • fewer problems

Fewer problems

'Fewer problems' is the correct phrase to use with countable nouns like 'problems'.

Correct usage. 'Fewer problems' is used when referring to a smaller number of countable issues or difficulties.
  • Aug 10, 2012 ... If anything, we've had fewer problems than we expected. Do you ever waver when it comes to choosing between less and fewer? You're in ...
  • Dec 13, 2014 ... Home/; News - Lincoln Journal Star Online/; Lincoln News/; Local Government. ACA website glitches gone, people renew with fewer problems ...
  • Brian has got fewer problems than he used to have. (problems -> plural noun) Note: Less is quite common before plural nouns, as well as uncountable nouns, ...
  • Tengo una duda: ¿Problems es sustantivo contable o incontable? ¿Debo decir "I have less problems than you" o "I have fewer problems than ...

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