foe

Meanings

• noun

  An enemy or opposing force.

  - "The Vikings were a formidable foe."
  - "Nature is a relentless foe."
  - "The hero faced many foes in battle."

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Pronunciation

1. /foʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /foʊ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ally , friend

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Synonyms

adversary , enemy , opponent , B , bethe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foe
oe , toe , moe , doe , roe

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. foe (English) : Enemy or opposing force.
   

2. foe (Scots) : A head or poll.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of foe that leads to same result
foe , foes , FOE , mortal foe , mortal foe/rival , mortal rival

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Forms

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foes, foe's

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Etymology

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Old English fēogan, meaning 'to fight, contend, or strive'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'foe' is related to the word 'feud'.

2. In Middle English, 'foe' was also used to mean 'head' or 'poll'.

3. The term 'foe' is often used in gaming and strategy to refer to an opposing player or team.

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Related Concepts

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1. enemy: An individual or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

2. opposing force: A force that is in opposition or opposition to another force.

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Culture

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Throughout history, the concept of a foe has been a significant one in literature, art, and music. In literature, the foe often represents a conflict or adversity that the protagonist must overcome. In art, the foe can be depicted as a symbol of danger or fear. In music, the term 'foe' can be found in various songs, often referring to an enemy or opposing force.

How to Memorize "foe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or group that is actively trying to harm or defeat you. This is a foe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foe' with the concept of an enemy or opposing force.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old English meaning of 'foe': 'to fight, contend, or strive'.

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