The difference between “less” and “fewer” comes down to whether the noun can be counted. “Fewer” is used with countable nouns such as things, while “less” is used with uncountable nouns such as time.

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Nothing gets a pedant’s blood boiling more than the apparent distinction between “less” and “fewer”. Queuing in a supermarket, they will glare at any sign that blares “10 items or less”, muttering ...