missed few classes vs missed some classes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Missed few classes' implies that only a small number of classes were missed, while 'missed some classes' is more general and could refer to any amount of classes missed.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 681 views

missed few classes

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate missing a small number of classes.

This phrase is used when referring to missing only a small number of classes, emphasizing the limited amount missed.

Examples:

I missed a few classes last week due to illness.
She missed a few classes but caught up by studying at home.
He missed a few classes because of a family emergency.

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I'm also attending a few classes at William and Mary College.
You know, a few classes here and there.
The dean's extended me the courtesy of auditing a few classes.
Yeah. Only after the first few classes, don't keep any attendance records.
Older guy, came in for a few classes, then dropped out.
Ten years from now, no one will care If you've ever been to high school, much less skipped a few classes.
And a few classes back at the Y in Jersey where I'm from.
I don't know if you remember him. he came to a few classes.
Those are just a few classes we can afford to offer if enough people pay to learn hopscotch.
Those are just a few classes we can afford to offer if enough people pay to learn hopscotch.
We had a few classes together.
I had Dr. Maxfield for a few classes last year.
I got to spend time with someone as gorgeous as Olivia in exchange for help with a few classes.
You're only a few classes in, right?
In particular, how will the Commission try to ensure that, if such criteria are applied, they do not soon lead to a considerable reduction in enrolments in the first few classes of the existing sections of the three schools in Brussels?
Over the next few months, she and many of her colleagues will be running winter classes for girls who want to catch up on their missed schoolwork.

Alternatives:

missed several classes
missed a couple of classes
missed a handful of classes
missed a small number of classes
missed a few lectures

missed some classes

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate missing an unspecified number of classes.

This phrase is more general and can refer to missing any amount of classes without specifying a specific number.

Examples:

She missed some classes while on vacation.
He missed some classes due to work commitments.
I missed some classes last semester but managed to pass the course.

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- I'll be honest, I missed some classes.
Since your wedding, you've missed six classes, a paper and your midterm.
I missed a couple classes, but I'm here from now on.
So, he's missed six of my classes.
I missed a couple classes, but I'm here from now on.
I know my daughter missed a lot of classes in college for her stories.
(groaning) You missed two classes and no homework
Also, I've missed more morning classes than I've been to.
They apparently had some classes together.
We used to share some classes with cinema students...
You missed some excitement this afternoon.
I'm just back to teach some classes.
I took some classes a while back.
I've taken some classes here and there.
Owen applied himself in some classes.
I took some classes at UCLA in the spring.
I took some classes a while back.
You said you wanted to take some classes.
I was going to take some classes once, but...
Maybe we can take some classes together.

Alternatives:

missed a few classes
missed several classes
missed a couple of classes
missed a handful of classes
missed a small number of classes

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missed few classes vs missed some classes