Word: Eleven

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlev(ə)n/

Definitions

• Numeral: The cardinal number that comes after ten and before twelve, typically representing the quantity of one greater than ten. For example: “There were eleven players on the soccer field.”

Phrases

• “Eleven o’clock”: Refers to a time of day, indicating one hour before noon or midnight.
• “The eleventh hour”: This idiomatic phrase denotes a late stage in a process, often referring to the last possible moment to take action or make a decision. Example: “She submitted her application at the eleventh hour.”
• “At age eleven”: This phrase indicates a specific age, usually when referring to a child or individual’s development milestone.

Example Sentences

• Numeral: “We need eleven apples for the pie recipe.”
• “She celebrated her eleventh birthday with a big party.”
• “They finished the race in just eleven seconds.”

Synonyms

• 11
• Ten plus one
• A dozen minus one
• On the eleventh day (in a sequence)

Note: Eleven doesn’t have direct synonyms as a numeral since it specifically represents the numerical value between ten and twelve. However, the examples above show how it can be expressed differently within context.