Meaning & Definition of word "Eleven"
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Eleven
/ɪˈlɛv.ən/
noun:
- 1. The number equivalent to the sum of ten and one; one more than ten.
- Example: There are eleven players on a soccer team.
- 2. The integer that follows ten and precedes twelve.
- Example: She counted up to eleven before starting her song.
- 3. A group or set of eleven items or individuals.
- Example: The troop consists of eleven scouts.
adjective:
- 1. Representing the number eleven.
- Example: He finished in the eleven position in the race.
Etymology
Old English 'endleofan', meaning 'one left over (after ten)'
Common Phrases and Expressions
eleven o'clock:
Refers to the time 11:00.
the eleven:
Often used to refer to a group of eleven people, especially in games.
Related Words
twelve:
The number following eleven.
ten:
The number preceding eleven.
Slang Meanings of eleven
Meaning: An eleven
Example Sentence: He's acting like a total eleven today.