Quantity · A2 English Vocabulary List

a small unspecified number of people or things

"Few people know the truth."

"Few people know the real story because it has been kept secret for many years."

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

"Thank you very much."

"How much money do you need to borrow because I can lend you some if you ask nicely?"

used to indicate a large number of people or things

"Many people came to the party."

"Many people came to the concert despite the bad weather and heavy rain."

used to refer to the largest number or amount

"Most students passed the exam."

"Most of the students passed the exam because they studied very hard every day."

used to suggest that something is smallest in amount or number

"The least amount."

"Of all the options presented, the one with the least amount of risk was chosen for the investment."

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

"All children like ice cream."

"All of the children were playing outside in the park when it started to rain."

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

"I need more time."

"We need more time to finish the project because it is very complex and difficult."

used to indicate a greater extent or degree of a particular quality

"I need more time to finish."

"I need more time to finish this project because it is more complicated than I expected it to be."

used to indicate a smaller amount or degree

"Eat less sugar."

"You should eat less sugar if you want to lose weight and be healthier."

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

"Eat less sugar for better health."

"Eat less sugar for better health and to reduce your risk of developing diabetes and other diseases."

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

"There is little time left."

"There is little time left before the deadline so we need to work very fast."

to a small extent or degree

"He slept little."

"She was feeling little tired after her long journey, so she decided to rest."

to a great extent or degree

"The coffee is very hot."

"The coffee is very hot so be careful not to burn your tongue when you drink it."

to the highest degree

"The movie was quite good."

"The movie was quite good actually much better than I expected from the reviews I had read online."

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

"The soup is too hot to eat."

"The soup is too hot to eat right now so let it cool down for a few minutes before serving."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

to a high degree, used for emphasis

"He is really happy."

"She was really impressed by the unexpected generosity of the stranger."

more than average, but not too much

"The test was fairly easy."

"The test was fairly easy and most students finished it well before the time was up."

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

"He was first."

"As the first person to arrive at the scene, he immediately called for emergency services and provided assistance."

being number two in order or time

"This is my second choice."

"The second chapter of the book was more exciting than the first and I could not put it down until I finished."

coming after the second in order or position

"He finished third."

"The third chapter of the book was the most exciting because the hero finally faced the villain in an epic battle for survival."

very much or to a great amount

"She was so tired."

"She was so tired that she fell asleep immediately after lying down on the comfortable sofa."

exceptionally large in degree or amount

"A great amount of effort was needed."

"The great thing about living in this city is that there are so many parks museums and restaurants to explore every single weekend."

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

"She is rather tired today."

"She is rather tired after the long journey so she is going to rest for a while before dinner."

more than usual or greater than average

"The weather is unusually warm today."

"The weather is unusually warm today for this time of year so we decided to go to the beach."

used to introduce two choices or possibilities

"Either you pay or you leave."

"Either you finish your homework now or you cannot watch television tonight."