RPoliticsModsFU OP t1_jaeg7zy wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Reply to comment by 3knuckles in LPT - Don't know if it's less or fewer? 'Fewer' is a more precise word than "less". Say the sentence in your head, and try "fewer" first. Generally speaking, if that word fits, it is correct. by RPoliticsModsFU

fewer water and less things. One of those grates on my nerves, and the other is slightly annoying.

3knuckles t1_jaeh5tt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:15 PM

You can't have fewer of something that can't be counted. You can't have one sand or ten water. So for those you have to say less. If you can count it, then you should say fewer rather than less.

Teaching kids this stuff isn't a priority so many people never learn the rules.

theskyguardian t1_jaegtzc wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Speak for yourself if I hear less things one more time