foes
word · lemma: foe
Definition
People or groups who are enemies or opponents, especially in a conflict or competition.
Usage & Nuances
'Foes' is formal and literary, not commonly used in casual speech. It is often used in stories, history, or when talking about strong enemies. 'Foe' is singular; 'foes' is plural.
Spanish: enemigosPortuguese (BR): inimigosPortuguese (PT): inimigosChinese (Simplified): 敌人Chinese (Traditional): 敵人Hindi: दुश्मनArabic: أعداء
Example Sentences
The two teams became foes during the final game.
basic
Brave soldiers fought against their foes.
basic
The king had many foes who wanted his throne.
basic
She played chess with both friends and foes at the tournament.
natural
Old foes sometimes become new allies.
natural
Her speech inspired her followers to stand up against their foes.
natural