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What is the difference between foe and enemy ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between foe and enemy ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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They mean basically the same thing, but "foe" is a bit more formal. "Foe" is also used in certain set phrases, such as "friend and foe alike."
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Both mean the same thing but foe is just very formal and no one really uses foe
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They mean basically the same thing, but "foe" is a bit more formal. "Foe" is also used in certain set phrases, such as "friend and foe alike."
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@rigel434 Thanks for telling me not only the difference in nuance but also the set phrase using foe. It was my first time to see that set phrase and it was also helpful.
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