This is the 327th most frequent Arabic word.
العدو
The enemy.
Here, 'العدو' means 'the enemy', referring to an opposing force or adversary.
العدو يقترب من الحدود.
The enemy is approaching the borders.
In this sentence, 'العدو' is used to denote 'the adversary' in a confrontational or combative context.
قام العدو بمهاجمة القرية فجراً.
The adversary attacked the village at dawn.
Here, 'العدو' refers to 'the old enemy', indicating a prior foe who might now change roles or status.