'Less' versus 'fewer.' Fun names for fingers. Scunscreen.
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing18 Juli 2023

'Less' versus 'fewer.' Fun names for fingers. Scunscreen.

937. Today, we explore the traditional advice of using "fewer" for things you can count and "less" for things you can't, but you'll also learn about the idea of using "less" for singular nouns and "fewer" for plural nouns and how that solves the problem of common exceptions such as time, money, and distance. You'll also learn how to handle the controversial phrases "one less" and "10 items or less."

And have you ever wondered why our thumb is called a thumb? Or why the "rule of thumb" is so controversial? We look at the origins of these terms and more, and also touch on the many interesting names for fingers in various languages.

Th "fingers" segment was written by Susan Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, analytic editor, and instructor for the U.S. Government.

| Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/less-fewer/transcript

| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.

| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.

| Peeve Wars card game.

| Grammar Girl books.

| HOST: Mignon Fogarty

| VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475) or https://sayhi.chat/grammargirl

| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.

  • Audio Engineer: Nathan Semes
  • Director of Podcasts: Adam Cecil
  • Advertising Operations Specialist: Morgan Christianson
  • Marketing Associate: Davina Tomlin
  • Digital Operations Specialist: Holly Hutchings

| Theme music by Catherine Rannus.

| Grammar Girl Social Media Links: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avsnitt(965)

197 "Where" Versus "In Which"

197 "Where" Versus "In Which"

"Where" Versus "In Which" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Nov 20094min

196 Adverbs Ending in -ly

196 Adverbs Ending in -ly

Adverbs Ending in -ly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Nov 20096min

193 "Diffuse" Versus "Defuse"

193 "Diffuse" Versus "Defuse"

"Diffuse" Versus "Defuse" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16 Okt 20093min

191 How to Write a Complaint Letter

191 How to Write a Complaint Letter

How to Write a Complaint Letter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Okt 20095min

190 Ellipses Spurned

190 Ellipses Spurned

Ellipses Spurned Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Sep 20094min

188 "Comprise" Versus "Compose"

188 "Comprise" Versus "Compose"

"Comprise" Versus "Compose" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 Sep 20095min

187 Should Writers Keep a Journal?

187 Should Writers Keep a Journal?

Should Writers Keep a Journal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Sep 20095min

186 Funny Misplaced Modifiers

186 Funny Misplaced Modifiers

Funny Misplaced Modifiers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 Sep 20094min

Populärt inom Utbildning

rss-bara-en-till-om-missbruk-medberoende-2
det-skaver
historiepodden-se
alska-oss
nu-blir-det-historia
harrisons-dramatiska-historia
sektledare
johannes-hansen-podcast
allt-du-velat-veta
not-fanny-anymore
rss-sjalsligt-avkladd
roda-vita-rosen
rikatillsammans-om-privatekonomi-rikedom-i-livet
rss-max-tant-med-max-villman
sa-in-i-sjalen
i-vantan-pa-katastrofen
handen-pa-hjartat
dumforklarat
rss-pa-insidan-med-bjorn-rudman
sex-pa-riktigt-med-marika-smith