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Eleven O'Clock
ih-LEV-uhn uh-KLOK
Definitions
1
Time · Clock Face
Common
Represents the time 11:00, showing a clock face with the hour hand pointing to 11 and the minute hand pointing to 12.
Used to indicate a specific time, schedule an appointment, or reference the late morning hours.
Meeting starts at 🕚️ sharp, don't be late!
Professional messaging
I'll pick you up at 🕚️ for lunch.
Personal messaging
Often used literally to indicate time rather than carrying deeper symbolic meaning.
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Metaphorical · Time Reference
Uncommon
Metaphorically represents the concept of the 'eleventh hour' - the last possible moment before a deadline or critical point.
Less common usage that relies on the idiomatic understanding of 'eleventh hour' as a final opportunity.
Finished the assignment at 🕚️ as usual... cutting it close!
Student messaging
The metaphorical usage connects to the English idiom 'at the eleventh hour' meaning at the last minute.
Cultural Context
The phrase 'eleventh hour' in English idiomatically refers to the last possible moment, derived from the biblical parable of workers in the vineyard.
11:00 AM is culturally significant in many Western workplaces as a common meeting time before lunch breaks, often seen as the last productive hour of the morning.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used to indicate 11:00 with the 24-hour clock often implied by context.
United States
Typically used in a straightforward manner to indicate the time 11:00 AM, particularly for scheduling.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Practical usage primarily for scheduling, often with text clarification rather than relying solely on the emoji.
Gen_Z: Used straightforwardly for time, occasionally in stories/posts to indicate morning activities or class schedules.
Older: Less frequently used; older generations typically prefer writing out times rather than using clock emojis.
Millennials: Commonly used in workplace contexts for scheduling meetings and in personal messaging for arranging social events.
Common Combinations
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Coffee break or morning meeting at 11:00
Common in workplace contexts for scheduling mid-morning breaks or meetings.
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Brunch or pre-noon social gathering
Often used for weekend social plans, particularly for brunch invitations.
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Setting an alarm or important reminder for 11:00
Used to emphasize punctuality or importance of a scheduled event.