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enemies

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɛnəmiz// UK //ˈɛnəmɪz// en·e·mies

n. people who hate or want to harm each other. You use this word for people on the opposite side of a fight or a war.

n. persons who are actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. Often used collectively to refer to an opposing military force or a hostile nation.


SIMPLE

The two countries were enemies for many years.

CONTEXTUAL

In the movie, the main characters start as bitter enemies but eventually learn to work together.

COMPLEX

History shows that former enemies can become close allies once the underlying political tensions that fueled their conflict are resolved through diplomacy.

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Plural form of 'enemy'. Often used with the definite article 'the' to refer to an opposing army.

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