adversary vs foe
foe vs adversaryadversary and foe both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adversary | Yes | No | No | No |
| foe | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
foe is a hyponym of
adversary; that is, foe is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
adversary:
- adversary: someone who offers opposition
- foe: an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
Other hyponyms of adversary include
dueler, duelist, dueller, duellist, enemy, foeman, opposition, Luddite, withstander.
| adversary (noun) | foe (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone who offers opposition | a personal enemy |
| an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) |
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