Choose the word from the options given below that is opposite in meaning to the given underlined word:
FOE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Friend
A foe is an enemy, a person who is against someone and wants to harm him or her. Its antonym is friend.
Example: The king defeated his foe in battle.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Rival | a person competing with another for the same thing (a rival is on the other side, so the word is close to foe, not opposite) | The two companies are business rivals. |
| (2) Opponent | a person who is against someone in a fight, game or argument (a synonym of foe) | She beat her opponent in the chess final. |
| (3) Friend (answer) | a person one likes and trusts, who is on one's side (an enemy is against us and a friend is with us) | A true friend stands by you in hard times. |
| (4) Contender | a person who competes for a prize or position (contenders stand against each other, so the word is again close to foe) | He is a strong contender for the gold medal. |