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Foe

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Conflict Use

Use 'foe' to describe someone in opposition, often in war or competitions.

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The chess grandmaster faced his greatest foe.
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Historical Narratives

'Foe' is common in historical or fantasy contexts like stories about knights.

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In tales of old, heroes would vanquish their foes.
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Figurative Speech

'Foe' can represent abstract concepts in poetry or literature.

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Fear is often the greatest foe of progress.
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