Basic Details
Word: Enemy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person or group that is against you or wants to cause you harm.
Synonyms: Opponent, foe, rival
Antonyms: Friend, ally, supporter
Idioms and Phrases
- Know your enemy: Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of those who oppose you. Example: "In order to succeed in the game, its important to know your enemy and their strategies."
- Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer: Stay aware of your enemies to prevent them from causing harm. Example: "She kept her rivals on her team so she could keep her friends close, but her enemies closer."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The knight bravely faced his enemy in the duel.
Example 2: Although they used to be friends, jealousy turned him into her enemy.
Example 3: In the game, players must outsmart their enemies to win.
Fun Fact
The word "enemy" comes from the Latin word "inimicus," which means "hostile," and has been used since the 13th century in English.
Famous Quote
"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle." Sun Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "enemy" mean?
a) A friend
b) A person who is against you
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A person who is against you
2. Which of these is a synonym of "enemy"?
a) Ally
b) Foe
c) Supporter
d) Friend
Answer: b) Foe
3. Which is an antonym of "enemy"?
a) Rival
b) Opponent
c) Friend
d) Competitor
Answer: c) Friend
4. Which sentence uses "enemy" correctly?
a) The enemy was very friendly towards her.
b) He looked at his enemy with respect before the match.
c) The enemy helped them with their homework.
d) In the story, the enemy sent them gifts.
Answer: b) He looked at his enemy with respect before the match.
5. Which idiom relates to understanding one's enemy?
a) Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
b) A friend in need is a friend indeed
c) Prevention is better than cure
d) Out of the frying pan, into the fire
Answer: a) Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
