What does ENEMY mean?

Enemy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

• a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something (e.g. "he made a lot of enemies in his job")
• something harmful or deadly (e.g. "the disease was the enemy of happiness")
• belonging to a hostile nation or army (e.g. "enemy forces")

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɛnəmi/
• UK: /ˈɛnəmi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "enemy" comes from the Old French word "enemi", which means "hostile". It has been used in English since the 1300s. The word is commonly used to describe a person or group that is opposed or hostile to another person or group. It is also used to describe something that is harmful or deadly.

5. Synonyms:

• foe
• opponent
• adversary
• antagonist
• rival

6. Related Words:

• angry
• hater
• hostile
• spite
• warth

7. Example Sentences:

• "The two countries have been enemies for decades."
• "He made an enemy of his boss by speaking out against him."
• "The disease was the enemy of happiness and well-being."
• "The enemy forces were advancing on the capital."