adjective
Definition: Referring to a small number of things or people, more than one but not many.
Example: I have a few friends who enjoy hiking.
noun
Definition: A small number of people or things, often used to indicate that the number is not many but more than one.
Example: Only a few students passed the exam.
pronoun
Definition: A small number of people or things, but not a specific amount.
Example: Only a few students attended the lecture.