What does foe mean?
Foe means (obsolete) Hostile..
Foe
/fəʊ/ · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Hostile..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Hostile.
- An enemy.
- A unit of energy equal to 10⁴⁴ joules.
Example Sentences
he, I say, could passe into Affrike onely with two simple ships or small barkes, to commit himselfe in a strange and foe countrie, to engage his person, under the power of a barbarous King […].
And a mans foes ſhalbe they of his owne houſhold.
Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.
Synonyms for foe
Antonyms for foe
Related Words
Word Forms
- foes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for foe?
Common synonyms include adversary, enemy, opponent, fiend.
What is the opposite of foe?
Possible antonyms include ally, friend, confederate.
How do you use foe in a sentence?
he, I say, could passe into Affrike onely with two simple ships or small barkes, to commit himselfe in a strange and foe countrie, to engage his person, under the power of a barbarous King […].
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