Eleven: meaning, definitions and examples

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eleven

 

[ ɪˈlɛvən ]

Context #1 | Noun

number

The number 11.

Examples of usage

  • I scored eleven goals in the game.
  • She was born on the eleventh of November.
Context #2 | Noun

Stranger Things (TV Show)

One of the main characters in the TV show Stranger Things.

Examples of usage

  • Eleven has telekinetic powers in the show.
Context #3 | Noun

Football

The player wearing the number 11 jersey.

Examples of usage

  • The striker is usually number eleven on the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "eleven" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onze

🇮🇳 ग्यारह (gyarah)

🇩🇪 elf

🇮🇩 sebelas

🇺🇦 одинадцять

🇵🇱 jedenaście

🇯🇵 十一 (じゅういち, juuichi)

🇫🇷 onze

🇪🇸 once

🇹🇷 on bir

🇰🇷 열하나 (yeolhana)

🇸🇦 أحد عشر (ahad ashar)

🇨🇿 jedenáct

🇸🇰 jedenásť

🇨🇳 十一 (shí yī)

🇸🇮 enajst

🇮🇸 ellefu

🇰🇿 он бір

🇬🇪 თერთმეტი (tertmet’i)

🇦🇿 on bir

🇲🇽 once

Etymology

The word 'eleven' comes from the Old English term 'endleofan', which literally means 'one left'. The word has evolved over time to its current form. In various cultures and traditions, the number eleven is considered to be a symbol of balance and harmony. It is also often associated with intuition and spiritual enlightenment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,582, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.