have a few

idiom
UK: /hæv ə fjuː/
US: /hæv ə fjuː/

  1. To have a small number of something

    1. I will have a few cookies before dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's have a few drinks after work to relax and catch up on the week's events. [ ] [ ]

  2. To possess a limited amount or quantity of something

    1. I have a few dollars to spend. [ ] [ ]
    2. We still have a few details to iron out before finalizing the contract agreement. [ ] [ ]

  3. To experience something briefly or in a limited way

    1. I'll have a few words with him later. [ ] [ ]
    2. I want to have a few days off to travel before starting my new job next month. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

some a couple several

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "have a few" in English means: To have a small number of something, To possess a limited amount or quantity of something, To experience something briefly or in a limited way.

The phonetic transcription of "have a few" is /hæv ə fjuː/ in British English and /hæv ə fjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "have a few": some, a couple, several.

Example usage of "have a few": "I will have a few cookies before dinner.". More examples on the page.