In formal English, we usually use:
Fewer with things we can count.
„Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.“
Less with amounts we don’t count individually.
„We have less time than we expected.“
But what about supermarket signs saying „10 items or less„?
You’ll see them everywhere!
đź’ˇ Quick tip:
In formal writing, fewer items is the conventional choice. In everyday English, less is also common.
