Eleven

/ɪˈlɛv.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The number equivalent to the sum of ten and one; one more than ten.

There are eleven players on a soccer team.

The integer that follows ten and precedes twelve.

She counted up to eleven before starting her song.

A group or set of eleven items or individuals.

The troop consists of eleven scouts.

adjective

Representing the number eleven.

He finished in the eleven position in the race.

Old English 'endleofan', meaning 'one left over (after ten)'

eleven o'clock:

Refers to the time 11:00.

the eleven:

Often used to refer to a group of eleven people, especially in games.

An eleven

He's acting like a total eleven today.