Meaning & use
foe
An enemy or opponent, especially in a fight, war, or contest.
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The two nations had been bitter foes for generations before finally signing a treaty.
She faced her toughest foe yet in the championship final.
A note on using this word
Foe is a somewhat literary or formal word; 'enemy' is more common in everyday speech.
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