eleven
English meaning: Eleven
Definition
The number 11.
Example
“The train leaves at eleven, so we have plenty of time for breakfast.”
Another example: “The football team needs eleven players to take the field.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The number 11; in British English 'the first eleven' is a top sports team, especially in football and cricket. Neutral, common in counting and time.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English "endleofan," meaning one left over after ten.
Synonyms
- cardinal
- 11
- football team
- xi
Related Words
Common Collocations
- eleven o'clock
- the first eleven
- eleventh hour
- eleven players
- number eleven
- up to eleven
Word Forms
eleven (numeral/n); elevens (pl); eleventh (ordinal)
Word Tools
Tools & Calculators
15% of 200 = 30 · 15 is 7.5% of 200
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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