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- DictionaryEn·coun·ter/inˈkoun(t)ər/
verb
- 1. unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile): "we have encountered one small problem"
noun
- 1. an unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something: "she felt totally unnerved by the encounter"
The meaning of ENCOUNTER is to meet as an adversary or enemy. How to use encounter in a sentence.
ENCOUNTER definition: 1. a meeting, especially one that happens by chance: 2. an occasion when people have sex, usually…. Learn more.
to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly: to encounter a new situation. to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.): We encounter so many problems in our work. to meet (a person, military force, etc.) in conflict: We will encounter the enemy at dawn.
Aug 12, 2015 · ENCOUNTER meaning: 1. a meeting, especially one that happens by chance: 2. an occasion when people have sex, usually…. Learn more.
a casual meeting with a person or thing. synonyms: coming upon. see more. verb.
encounter somebody/something (formal) to meet somebody, or discover or experience something, especially somebody/something new, unusual or unexpected synonym come across. She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. Plant scientists first encountered the phenomenon in the 1930s.
1. To meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon: encountered an old friend on the street. 2. To confront in battle or competition: encountered last year's champion. 3. To experience or undergo: We have encountered numerous obstacles. v.intr. To meet, especially unexpectedly.
encounter in American English. (enˈkauntər) transitive verb. 1. to come upon or meet with, esp. unexpectedly. to encounter a new situation. 2. to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.) We encounter so many problems in our work.
Encounter definition: A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected, or brief.
Definition of encounter verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
