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Definition of foe

foe

/foʊ/
foe
Plural:foes
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• noun

1

An enemy, adversary, or opponent in a conflict, competition, or struggle.

Example

"The two political rivals were fierce foes during the election campaign but later collaborated on bipartisan legislation."

2

A person who strongly opposes a particular cause, policy, or practice.

Example

"She was an outspoken foe of environmental deregulation throughout her career in public service."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in literary, journalistic, or elevated contexts rather than casual everyday speech, though it remains common in fixed pairings like 'friend or foe'.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'fah' (hostile, at feud) and 'gefa' (adversary), ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'hostile'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foe
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