Today were going to examine the difference between words that indicate number and those that indicate quantity or amount . Words indicating amount are words like less , little and much . Words used when referring to number are words like few , fewer and many . Basically amount words refer to things that are measured in bulk or volume, while number words refer to things that can be counted . You'll drink less lemonade if you drink fewer glasses. The amount of lemonade in a container (even if that container is a person) is measured in volume, so we use less , but the number of glasses can be counted, so for that we use fewer . The word more can be used for either one. A common mistake is to use an 'amount' word (e.g. less ) when referring to people. People can be counted, so use few, fewer or many . On the other hand, 'amount' words are correct when referring to units of time or money, unless you are speaking of specific coins or bills (...