Definitions and Examples of enemy, foe, opponent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Example
The two countries were once allies, but now they are bitter enemies.
An enemy or opponent.
Example
The superhero's arch-nemesis was his foe who constantly tried to thwart his plans.
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Example
The politician's opponent had a different view on the issue and they debated it in front of the audience.
Key Differences: enemy vs foe vs opponent
- 1Enemy is a strong term that implies active hostility towards someone.
- 2Foe is a more literary term that can be used interchangeably with enemy.
- 3Opponent is a neutral term that describes someone who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Effective Usage of enemy, foe, opponent
- 1Politics: Use opponent to describe someone who is running against another in an election.
- 2Sports: Use opponent to describe the team or player that is competing against another.
- 3Literature: Use enemy or foe to create a sense of conflict or tension between characters in a story.
Remember this!
The antonyms of mate are enemy, foe, and opponent. These words convey a sense of opposition or hostility towards someone. Use enemy to describe someone who is actively hostile, foe as a more literary term for enemy, and opponent to describe someone who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
