What is the meaning of the word "a few"?

Definitions:

  1. A small number of people or things. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • A strict diet is appropriate for only a few. copy to clipboard
  2. A small number of. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • She was silent for a few seconds. copy to clipboard
    • While some of her symptoms were transitory, others persisted for a few weeks. copy to clipboard
  3. more than one but indefinitely small in number copy to clipboard adjective
    • I only ate a few cookies. copy to clipboard

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