Meaning
A person who hates you and wants to hurt you.
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Word origin
From Old French enemi, from Latin inimicus, which simply means not a friend.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inimicus
- English cognates
- enmity
Grammar
Examples
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"Enemy" is the opposite of "friend".
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In a war, "the enemy" means the other side.
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"Enemies" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 1: enemy, witness, normal and 7 more words.