If you would use the adjective "fewer" to describe a noun, you'd also use "which." For example, "fewer customers" and "which customers." If you would use the adjective "less" to describe a noun, you'd also use "what." For example, "less data" and "what data."
Yeah, my client didn't show for our 7:30AM meeting.
2 comments:
that sucks about the no-show!
i might need another example on which vs. what.
It's the same principles that guide many and much. Fewer, which, and many account for defined and specific values. Less, what, and much account for vague and general values.
For instance:
Q1: How much money do you have?
A1: A lot.
Q2: How many dollars is that?
A2: About a billion.
1. There are a lot fewer people in the room today than there were yesterday.
2. There is a lot less enthusiasm in the room today than there was yesterday.
Q1: McDonald's or Burger King, which one do you want?
A1: I don't like either.
Q2: What do you want to eat then?
A2: Pussayyyyyy!
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