foe
beginnerA2/foʊ/ · foe
A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Meanings
A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
ایک شخص جو کسی یا کسی چیز کے خلاف یا دشمنی سے دشمنی رکھتا ہو۔
دشمن
dushman
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- deadly foe
- sworn foe
- mortal foe
Example Sentences
He finally confronted his long-time foe.
اس نے آخر کار اپنے پرانے دشمن کا سامنا کیا۔
Us ne aakhir kar apne purane dushman ka saamna kiya.
In the story, the hero must defeat his greatest foe.
کہانی میں، ہیرو کو اپنے سب سے بڑی دشمن کو ہرانا ہوگا۔
Kahani mein, hero ko apne sab se badi dushman ko harana hoga.
An enemy can sometimes become a friend if the circumstances change.
ایک دشمن کبھی کبھار ایک دوست بن سکتا ہے اگر حالات بدلیں۔
Ek dushman kabhi kabhar ek dost ban sakta hai agar halaat badlein.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think 'foe' like 'foe to my friendships'.
Imagine a clash between two warriors, representing enemies.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں ہوں دشمن، وفا کی بات کرتے ہو محبت میں کس سے چھپ کے ملتے ہو
Ishq mein hun dushman, wafa ki baat karte ho Mohabbat mein kis se chhup ke milte ho
In love, I am an enemy, you speak of loyalty, with whom do you meet secretly in love?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دشمن کا دشمن دوست ہے
Dushman ka dushman dost hai
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fēond" — enemy
First known use: 12th century
The word has its roots in Old English, where it referred to an enemy or adversary. Over time, it became formalized in Middle English as 'foe'.