Foe
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Conflict Use
Use 'foe' to describe someone in opposition, often in war or competitions. 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. In tales of old, heroes would vanquish their foes.
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Figurative Speech
'Foe' can represent abstract concepts in poetry or literature. Fear is often the greatest foe of progress.