Few (adjective)

1. Not many in number or amount.
2. Small in quantity or number.
3. Not many and probably not enough.

Origin:

Old english 'feawa' meaning few, little, small, from germanic 'fewwaz' meaning few, little, small.

Examples:

1. There were only a few people at the meeting.
2. He has only a few dollars.
3. She knows only a few words.
4. There are only a few seats left.
5. We have only a few minutes.