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What does couple mean in the sentence We need a couple of volunteers for the project?

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Exactly two volunteers.

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While couple usually means two, in this context it can mean a small number or a few.

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A large number of volunteers.

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Couple generally refers to a small number, not a large number.

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A small number or a few volunteers.

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Only one volunteer.

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Couple means more than one; it generally means two or a small number.

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Couple usually means two, but it can sometimes mean a small number or some. For example:

• A couple of days - It can mean two days or a few days.

• A couple of friends - It can mean two friends or a few friends.