foes

Meanings

• noun

  Enemies or opposing sides in a conflict

  - "The foes in the war clashed on the battlefield."
  - "Political parties often view each other as foes."

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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 foes
oes , toes , noes , dozes , joes , choes

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Variants

List of all variants of foes that leads to same result
foe , foes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old English 'feoh' meaning 'cattle, property' and later came to mean 'enemy, foe' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foe' is also used in the game of chess to refer to an opponent.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'foe' was a unit of measurement for livestock.

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Related Concepts

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1. enemies: Individuals or groups that are hostile towards each other.

2. opponents: Individuals or groups that compete against each other.

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, foes often represent a conflict or struggle between opposing forces. In art and music, foes can symbolize conflict, competition, or adversity.

How to Memorize "foes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a battle scene with two armies facing each other.
   - Imagine a game of chess with two players trying to outmaneuver each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foes' with the word 'enemies'
   - Think of the word 'foes' as representing opposition or conflict.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Foes = Friends Opposed Every Step'
   - Create a mental image of a 'F' made up of two 'O's with swords crossing in the middle.

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