Meaning & use
Foes
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Enemies or opponents, especially in conflict or rivalry.
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The two nations had been bitter foes for generations.
Old foes finally agreed to negotiate a truce.
A note on using this word
"Foe" is one of the oldest words in English, descending from Old English "fah," meaning "hostile."
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