Foe

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Foe

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FOH  /fəʊ/

Definition

An enemy or opponent; a person who is actively hostile to another.

Plain meaning

A foe is an enemy — someone who opposes or is hostile to you. More formal and literary than enemy.

Register

Literary, formal, or archaic. Still widely understood but chosen for deliberate effect rather than everyday conversation.