What does “a couple” mean to you, and what does “a few” mean to you? Is there a proper way to use these words?

It was striking to hear that “a couple” meant two (2) to someone. My reaction was, “how/why do you make a short word longer by adding an extra syllable to just say ‘two?’”

I think Few: 2-3, Couple 4-6, Several 7+. What are your thoughts?

What is the proper way to use the terms “a couple” or “a few”?

How should one use these words to avoid confusion? How do people use these words in practice.

It was striking to hear that “a couple” meant two (2) to someone. My reaction was, “how/why do you make a short word longer by adding an extra syllable to just say ‘two?’”

What does “a couple” mean to you, and what does “a few” mean to you? Is there a proper way to use it?

It was striking to hear that “a couple” meant two (2) to someone. My reaction was, “how/why do you make a short word longer by adding an extra syllable to just say ‘two?’”

I think Few: 2-3, Couple 4-6, Several 7+. What are your thoughts?

What does “a couple” mean to you, and what does “a few” mean to you? Is there a proper way to use these words?

It was striking to hear that “a couple” meant two (2) to someone. My reaction was, “how/why do you make a short word longer by adding an extra syllable to just say ‘two?’”

I think Few: 2-3, Couple 4-6, Several 7+. What are your thoughts?