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Eleven

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈlevn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈlevn/"]/

Meaning of Eleven

11

In simple words: The number after ten.

Eleven in a sentence

• There are eleven apples in the basket.
• My brother is eleven years old.
• In football, a standard team has eleven players.
• The clock struck eleven, signaling it was late.
• She finished the puzzle in eleven minutes.

How to use Eleven

Used in general counting and everyday situations. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in very formal mathematical contexts where precision is required.

Grammar pattern

standalone number

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-leven' — imagine a group of 11 friends at a party.

Related words

Collocations with Eleven

• eleven years old
• eleven items
• eleven o'clock

Synonyms for Eleven

• eleven
• 11

Opposites of Eleven

• zero
• none

Common mistakes with Eleven

• Confused with 'twelve'
• Spelled as 'elven'
• Mispronounced as 'eleven' with a silent 'e'

Frequently asked questions about Eleven

What does Eleven mean?

The number after ten.

What is the definition of Eleven?

11

How do you use Eleven in a sentence?

There are eleven apples in the basket.

Can you give another example of Eleven?

My brother is eleven years old.

What are synonyms for Eleven?

Common alternatives include eleven, 11.

What is the opposite of Eleven?

Opposite meanings include zero, none.

What words go with Eleven?

It commonly pairs with eleven years old, eleven items, eleven o'clock.

What are common mistakes when using Eleven?

Confused with 'twelve' Spelled as 'elven' Mispronounced as 'eleven' with a silent 'e'

How do you pronounce Eleven?

US: /["/ɪˈlevn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈlevn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Eleven?

Used in general counting and everyday situations. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in very formal mathematical contexts where precision is required.

What CEFR level is Eleven?

"Eleven" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.