foe

noun
UK: /fəʊ/
US: /foʊ/

  1. An enemy or opponent.

    1. He saw his foe across the battlefield, ready for a fight.
    2. Inflation remains a significant foe to economic stability, requiring careful management.

Synonyms

enemy opponent adversary rival

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "foe" is /fəʊ/ in British English and /foʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foe": enemy, opponent, adversary, rival.

Example usage of "foe": "He saw his foe across the battlefield, ready for a fight.". More examples on the page.