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- Dictionaryencounter/ɪnˈkaʊntə/
verb
- 1. unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult): "we have encountered one small problem" Similar
- 2. meet (someone) unexpectedly: "what do we know about the people we encounter in our daily lives?" Similar
noun
- 1. an unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something: "she felt totally unnerved by the encounter" Similar
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ENCOUNTER definition: 1. a meeting, especially one that happens by chance: 2. an occasion when people have sex, usually…. Learn more.
Jul 1, 2012 · The meaning of ENCOUNTER is to meet as an adversary or enemy. How to use encounter in a sentence.
noun. a casual meeting with a person or thing. synonyms: coming upon. see more. verb.
5 meanings: 1. to come upon or meet casually or unexpectedly 2. to come into conflict with (an enemy, army, etc) in battle or.... Click for more definitions.
ENCOUNTER meaning: 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.
Definition of encounter verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.