Foe Meaning in English
word
/ˈfoʊ/
foh
/fˈəʊ/
foh
Definition
A foe is an enemy or opponent, someone who is against you or competes with you.
Usage & Nuances
'Foe' is formal and literary, less common in casual speech. Often used in stories, history, or to sound dramatic. Common collocations: 'friend or foe', 'worthy foe', 'ancient foe'. Can refer to people, groups, or even abstract things (e.g. 'a foe of disease').
Spanish: enemigoPortuguese (BR): inimigoPortuguese (PT): inimigoChinese (Simplified): 敌人Chinese (Traditional): 敵人Hindi: शत्रु - दुश्मनArabic: عدوBengali: শত্রু - প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বীRussian: враг - противникJapanese: 敵（てき）Vietnamese: kẻ thù - đối thủKorean: 적 - 적수Turkish: düşman - rakipUrdu: دشمنIndonesian: musuh - lawan
Example Sentences
He fought bravely against his foe.
basic
Sometimes your biggest foe is yourself.
basic
The king had many foes.
basic
Is he a friend or a foe?
natural
They joined forces to defeat a common foe.
natural
Don't underestimate your foe—he's smarter than he looks.
natural