eleven
10の次の数です。
Eleven is the distinct English number representing the quantity of ten plus one.
30秒でわかる単語
- The number that follows ten and precedes twelve.
- Commonly used in sports like soccer to count players.
- It is a unique number name not ending in -teen.
Summary
Eleven is the distinct English number representing the quantity of ten plus one.
- The number that follows ten and precedes twelve.
- Commonly used in sports like soccer to count players.
- It is a unique number name not ending in -teen.
Mastering English Number Pronunciation
Practice saying eleven clearly to distinguish it from seven. Focus on the 'el' sound at the beginning to avoid confusion.
Avoid Adding A Teen Suffix
Never say 'eleventeen' or 'oneteen.' Eleven is a stand-alone word that does not require the teen suffix.
The Eleventh Hour Idiom
In English, the 'eleventh hour' refers to the very last moment before a deadline. It is a common idiom used in professional and academic settings.
例文
3 / 3There are eleven students in the classroom.
The meeting is scheduled for eleven o'clock.
I have eleven dollars in my pocket.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the two ones in 11 looking like two tall pillars. Eleven starts with 'el', which sounds like the beginning of 'elevated'.
Overview
Eleven is a cardinal number in the English language that follows ten and precedes twelve. It occupies a unique position in the base-ten system as the first two-digit number. While most numbers between thirteen and nineteen share a common suffix (-teen), eleven is linguistically distinct, reflecting its ancient Germanic origins.
Usage Patterns
In spoken English, 'eleven' is used as a standard count or a descriptor for quantity. It functions primarily as an adjective (e.g., 'eleven players') or a noun (e.g., 'he scored an eleven'). Because it is a two-syllable word, it is easy to pronounce, though learners should be careful to stress the second syllable (/ɪˈlɛv.ən/).
Common Contexts
This number appears frequently in sports, particularly in soccer, where each team has eleven players on the field. It is also common in time-telling, as in 'eleven o'clock,' and in everyday counting tasks. In some cultures, 'eleven' is associated with specific traditions, such as the eleventh hour, which refers to the latest possible time before a deadline.
Similar Words Comparison: Eleven is often confused with 'twelve' by beginners. While 'eleven' is 11, 'twelve' is 12. Unlike numbers from thirteen to nineteen, 'eleven' does not end in '-teen,' which can be a point of confusion for those learning English number patterns. Understanding that 'eleven' and 'twelve' have unique names, unlike the systematic naming of 'fourteen' or 'fifteen,' is essential for language mastery.
使い方のコツ
Eleven is a standard numeral used in all registers of English. It does not have specific formal or informal variants. Always ensure you do not add a 'teen' suffix.
よくある間違い
The most frequent error is mispronouncing it as 'seven' or incorrectly adding a 'teen' suffix. Ensure you count it as a unique word in the sequence of numbers.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the two ones in 11 looking like two tall pillars. Eleven starts with 'el', which sounds like the beginning of 'elevated'.
語源
The word comes from the Old English 'endleofan', which literally means 'one left' (after ten). It shares roots with other Germanic languages.
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, the number eleven is associated with the end of World War I, which officially ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
例文
There are eleven students in the classroom.
everydayThe meeting is scheduled for eleven o'clock.
formalI have eleven dollars in my pocket.
informal語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
eleven plus one
at the eleventh hour
よく混同される語
Seven is 7, while eleven is 11. They sound somewhat similar to non-native speakers, so clear articulation is important.
Twelve is 12, the number following eleven. Beginners often mix these two up because they are the only unique numbers before the -teen series.
文法パターン
Mastering English Number Pronunciation
Practice saying eleven clearly to distinguish it from seven. Focus on the 'el' sound at the beginning to avoid confusion.
Avoid Adding A Teen Suffix
Never say 'eleventeen' or 'oneteen.' Eleven is a stand-alone word that does not require the teen suffix.
The Eleventh Hour Idiom
In English, the 'eleventh hour' refers to the very last moment before a deadline. It is a common idiom used in professional and academic settings.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct number to complete the sentence.
A standard soccer team has ___ players on the field.
A standard soccer team consists of 11 players.
スコア： /1
よくある質問
3 問In formal writing, numbers from one to ten are usually written as words, but eleven is often written as digits or words depending on the style guide. It is perfectly acceptable to use '11' in most contexts.
No, eleven does not follow the -teen suffix rule used for numbers thirteen through nineteen. It has its own unique name.
It is pronounced /ɪˈlɛv.ən/. Focus on the stress on the second syllable.
関連語彙
generalの関連語
about
A1'about'は、何かの話題について話すときや、おおよその量を表すときに使います。
above
A2何かの真上にある、より高い位置を示します。
accident
A2予期せず起こる悪い出来事で、損害や怪我につながることがあるものです。
action
A2目標を達成するために何かを実際に行うことだよ。
after
A2'after'は、時間的または場所的に、何かの後であることを意味します。
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again'は、何かがもう一度起こる、繰り返されることを意味します。
aged
B1ある特定の年齢であること。人や物の年齢を表す時に使うよ。
alive
A2死んでおらず、生命活動をしている状態。
all
A2'all'は、物事の全体や、一つ残らずすべてを指します。
