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* "few" indicates a small quantity or absence of much
* "few" indicates a small quantity or absence of much
** thus emphasizes that the number or quantity small
** thus emphasizes that the number or quantity small
* examples
** "I have few ideas about that" v. "I have a few ideas about that"
** few = negative, I don't know much
** a few = positive, I know  some things


=== difference between assume and presume ===
=== difference between assume and presume ===