Synonyms for

Eleventh

Verb / ɪˈlevʌnθ / / ˈi:levʌnθ / Another word for eleventh — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

coming after the tenth in a series

Synonyms & similar words

th 11th penultimate preceding antepenultimate antecedent before previous former earlier precedent past

Antonyms

first second third fourth fifth sixth seventh eighth ninth tenth

Common collocations

  • eleventh hour
  • eleventh commandment
  • eleventh inning
  • eleventh grade
  • eleventh day
  • eleventh century
  • eleventh national
  • eleventh session

Word family

adjective eleventh

Usage note

As an ordinal number, 'eleventh' refers to the position after tenth. It is rarely used in formal synonym contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The eleventh hour is the last possible moment.
  2. My birthday is on the eleventh of May.
  3. The eleventh chapter of the book was the most interesting.
  4. This is the eleventh time I've told you to clean your room.
  5. Eleventh place is still pretty good for your first race.

Quotes

  • The eleventh commandment is 'Thou Shalt Not Be Caught'. - Paul Dickson
  • I don't want to be remembered as the boxer who was champion for 10 years, then retired and was never heard of again. I want to be remembered as the boxer who fought for change and stood for something. - Muhammad Ali
  • The eleventh hour is always the darkest. - Grey's Anatomy

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