Ally vs. Foe

Ally vs. Foe — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ally and Foe

Allyverb

(transitive) To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy

Foeadjective

(obsolete) Hostile.

Allyverb

(transitive) To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

Foenoun

An enemy.

Allynoun

One united to another by treaty or league; — usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.

Foenoun

A unit of energy equal to 1044 joules.

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Allynoun

Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.

Foenoun

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force);

a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies

Allynoun

Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.

Foenoun

a personal enemy;

they had been political foes for years

Allynoun

(taxonomy) A closely related species, usually within the same family.

Gruiformes — cranes and allies

Allynoun

(obsolete) A relative; a kinsman.

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Allynoun

alternative form of alley(a glass marble or taw)

Allynoun

a friendly nation

Allynoun

an associate who provides assistance;

he's a good ally in fightthey were friends of the workers

Allyverb

become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage;

He allied himself with the Communists