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LESS (noun): "Hundreds of soldiers arrive, but less [of them] remain(s)"

English Language & Usage Asked on November 27, 2020

LESS (noun) "a smaller amount or quantity":

Hundreds of soldiers arrived, but less of them remained.

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What would be the correct agreement for the verb remain in the following two sentences then?

  1. Hundreds of soldiers arrive every day, but less of them remain(s).

  2. Hundreds of soldiers arrive every day, but less remain(s).

One Answer

In general "less" is singular and "few" is plural. This is because "less" is used uncountably and "few" is used countably.

Examples

Less is more (singular)

Fewer are expected for the meeting during Covid restrictions. (plural)

Answer

Hundreds of soldiers arrive every day, but fewer remain. (plural)

Answered by chasly - supports Monica on November 27, 2020

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