First Known Use: before 12th century
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eleven
noun elev·en \i-ˈle-vən\
: the number 11
: the eleventh in a set or series
: eleven o'clock
Full Definition of ELEVEN
1
— see number table
2
: the 11th in a set or series
3
: something having 11 units or members; especially : a football team
— eleven adjective
— eleven pronoun, plural in construction
— elev·enth \-vən(t)th\ adjective or noun
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1eleven
noun elev·en \i-ˈle-vən\
Definition of ELEVEN for Kids
1
: one more than ten : 11
2
: the eleventh in a set or series
2eleven
adjective
Definition of ELEVEN for Kids
: being one more than ten
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