Enemey vs. Enemy — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 1, 2023
"Enemey" is an incorrect spelling; the right version is "Enemy," which refers to a person who opposes or harms another.
Which is correct: Enemey or Enemy
How to spell Enemy?
Enemey
Incorrect Spelling
Enemy
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Enemey and Enemy
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Key Differences
Remember there's only one 'e' at the end of "enemy."
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Think of "end" without the "d" when spelling "enemy."
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Remember the rhyme, "An enemy to me, ends simply with an e."
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"Enemy" sounds like "M-E" (em-ee).
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An "enemy" often ends things negatively.
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Definitions
Enemy
An opposing force in a game or competition.
In the game, he faced many enemies.
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Enemy
Something that harms or weakens something else.
Water is the enemy of paper.
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Enemy
A nation or force in conflict with another.
The country declared them as an enemy.
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Enemy
One who feels hatred toward, intends injury to, or opposes another; a foe.
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Enemy
One who opposes or is hostile to an idea or cause
An enemy of democracy.
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Enemy
Something destructive or injurious in its effects
"Art hath an enemy called Ignorance" (Ben Jonson).
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Enemy
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
Under enemy duress
He made a lot of enemies after reducing the working hours in his department.
You may not want any enemies, but sometimes, your enemies choose you.
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Enemy
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
Rally together against a common enemy.
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Enemy
Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.
The building was destroyed by enemy bombing.
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Enemy
One hostile to another; one who hates, and desires or attempts the injury of, another; a foe; an adversary; as, an enemy of or to a person; an enemy to truth, or to falsehood.
To all good he enemy was still.
I say unto you, Love your enemies.
It was difficult in such a country to track the enemy. It was impossible to drive him to bay.
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Enemy
An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force);
A soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies
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FAQs
What is the root word of enemy?
The root is derived from the Latin "inimicus" meaning "not friendly."
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What is the verb form of enemy?
There isn't a direct verb form of "enemy." However, "antagonize" can describe actions that make someone an enemy.
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Why is it called enemy?
Derived from Latin "inimicus," "enemy" refers to one who is not a friend or is adverse.
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Which conjunction is used with enemy?
Any conjunction can be used based on context, e.g., "and," "or," "but."
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Is enemy a negative or positive word?
Typically negative, as it denotes opposition or hostility.
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Which preposition is used with enemy?
"Of" as in "enemy of the state" or "against" as in "fight against the enemy."
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Which article is used with enemy?
Both "a" (a singular enemy) and "the" (a specific enemy or the concept in general) can be used.
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Is enemy a vowel or consonant?
"Enemy" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the enemy term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "time is an enemy."
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What is the first form of enemy?
"Enemy" itself is a noun, so it doesn't have verb forms.
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How is enemy used in a sentence?
"She considered him an enemy after the betrayal."
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Which determiner is used with enemy?
"The" when specific, "my" for personal, "an" in general terms.
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Is enemy an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun, but it can have abstract connotations in some contexts.
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Author Spotlight
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
