Pronunciation: /ˈɛnəmi/

Definitions of enemy

noun a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 My sister and I used to play together, but now she is my worst enemy.

A2 The superhero fought against his arch enemy in the final battle.

B1 The two countries have been enemies for decades, but they are now working towards peace.

B2 The spy knew he had to be cautious as he was surrounded by potential enemies.

C1 The politician saw his rival as a formidable enemy in the upcoming election.

C2 The general strategized ways to outmaneuver the enemy forces in the war.

adjective belonging to the opposing side in a conflict

Example Sentences

A1 My enemy cat is always chasing after birds.

A2 The enemy soldier tried to escape from the battlefield.

B1 She was warned about the enemy spy in her organization.

B2 The detective discovered the enemy agent's secret hideout.

C1 The government launched a covert operation to eliminate the enemy threat.

C2 The general devised a brilliant strategy to outmaneuver the enemy forces.

Examples of enemy in a Sentence

formal The country is facing a threat from an unknown enemy.

informal I heard that Sarah's ex-boyfriend is now her enemy.

slang Watch out for that guy, he's your worst enemy.

figurative Fear is the enemy of progress.

Grammatical Forms of enemy

past tense

enemied

plural

enemies

comparative

more enemy

superlative

most enemy

present tense

enemy

future tense

will enemy

perfect tense

have enemied

continuous tense

is enemying

singular

enemy

positive degree

enemier

infinitive

to enemy

gerund

enemying

participle

enemied

Origin and Evolution of enemy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'enemy' originated from the Latin word 'inimicus', which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'amicus' (meaning 'friend').
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enemy' has retained its original meaning of someone who is not a friend or is hostile towards another. The concept of enemies has evolved in various contexts, including in warfare, politics, and personal relationships.