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Would that be the enemy

🇬🇧 UK //wʊd ðæt biː ði ˈɛnəmi// 🇺🇸 US //wʊd ðæt bi ði ˈɛnəmi//

Meaning of Would that be the enemy

A rhetorical expression questioning if someone is an adversary.

In simple words: Is that person against us?

Would that be the enemy in a sentence

• In the council meeting, she hesitated before asking, 'Would that be the enemy?'
• As the shadows loomed, he whispered, 'Would that be the enemy we fear?'
• In the novel, the hero doubts and wonders, 'Would that be the enemy in disguise?'
• During the tactical session, one soldier questioned, 'Would that be the enemy we've seen before?'
• At the border, he exclaimed, 'Would that be the enemy or just a mirage?'

How to use Would that be the enemy

Use in formal discussions or literary contexts. May sound too dramatic in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a person asking if the foe is near.

Related words

Collocations with Would that be the enemy

• questioning the enemy
• identify the enemy
• assess the enemy
• defeat the enemy

Synonyms for Would that be the enemy

• Is that our opponent?
• Could that be an adversary?
• Might that be the foe?

Common mistakes with Would that be the enemy

• Confusing with 'Would it be the enemy' for hypothetical situations.
• Using in casual scenarios where simpler phrases are more suitable.

Frequently asked questions about Would that be the enemy

What does Would that be the enemy mean?

Is that person against us?

What is the definition of Would that be the enemy?

A rhetorical expression questioning if someone is an adversary.

How do you use Would that be the enemy in a sentence?

In the council meeting, she hesitated before asking, 'Would that be the enemy?'

Can you give another example of Would that be the enemy?

As the shadows loomed, he whispered, 'Would that be the enemy we fear?'

What are synonyms for Would that be the enemy?

Common alternatives include Is that our opponent?, Could that be an adversary?, Might that be the foe?.

What words go with Would that be the enemy?

It commonly pairs with questioning the enemy, identify the enemy, assess the enemy, defeat the enemy.

What are common mistakes when using Would that be the enemy?

Confusing with 'Would it be the enemy' for hypothetical situations. Using in casual scenarios where simpler phrases are more suitable.

How do you pronounce Would that be the enemy?

US: //wʊd ðæt bi ði ˈɛnəmi//, UK: //wʊd ðæt biː ði ˈɛnəmi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Would that be the enemy formal or informal?

"Would that be the enemy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Would that be the enemy?

Use in formal discussions or literary contexts. May sound too dramatic in casual conversations.