foe vs adversary
adversary vs foefoe and adversary both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foe | Yes | No | No | No |
| adversary | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
adversary is a hypernym of
foe; that is, adversary is a
word with a broader meaning than foe:
- foe: an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
- adversary: someone who offers opposition
| foe (noun) | adversary (noun) |
|---|---|
| a personal enemy | someone who offers opposition |
| an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) |
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