The difference between Ally and Foe
When used as nouns, ally means one united to another by treaty or league, whereas foe means an enemy.
Ally is also verb with the meaning: to unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.
Foe is also adjective with the meaning: hostile.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ally and Foe
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Ally as a verb (transitive):
To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy
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Ally as a verb (transitive):
To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
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Ally as a noun:
One united to another by treaty or league; — usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
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Ally as a noun:
Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
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Ally as a noun:
Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.
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Ally as a noun (taxonomy):
A closely related species, usually within the same family.
Examples:
"Gruiformes — cranes and allies"
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Ally as a noun (obsolete):
A relative; a kinsman.
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Ally as a noun:
(a glass marble or taw)
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Foe as an adjective (obsolete):
Hostile.
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Foe as a noun:
An enemy.
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Foe as a noun:
A unit of energy equal to 1044 joules.