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1. Few vs A few (used with countable nouns) Few: almost none, hardly any (negative feeling) Examples: I have few friends here. (I’m almost alone) There are few books in the library. (Not many; it’s a problem) A few: some / a small number (positive feeling) Examples: I have a few friends here. (Enough; I’m okay) She bought a few apples. (Some apples) 2. Little vs A little (used with uncountable nouns) Little: almost no / not enough (negative feeling) Examples: There is little water in the bottle. (Almost empty) He has little money. (He is poor) A little: some / a small amount (positive feeling) Examples: There is a little water in the bottle. (Enough for now) I have a little money. (Not much, but okay) 3. A lot of vs Lots of (used with countable & uncountable nouns) A lot of: many / much (informal & neutral) Examples: She has a lot of friends. We have a lot of work today. Lots of : many / much (very informal, friendly) Examples: He has lots of toys. There is lots of milk in the fridge. Key idea: There is NO difference in meaning between a lot of and lots of — only style.