foe vs opponent
opponent vs foefoe and opponent both are nouns.
foe is not an adjective while opponent is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foe | Yes | No | No | No |
| opponent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
opponent is a hypernym of
foe; that is, opponent is a
word with a broader meaning than foe:
- foe: an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
- opponent: someone who offers opposition
| foe (noun) | opponent (noun) |
|---|---|
| a personal enemy | someone who offers opposition |
| an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | a contestant that you are matched against |
| foe (adjective) | opponent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| characterized by active hostility |
Words related to "foe"
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