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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 · noun. 1. : a meeting between hostile factions or persons : a sudden often violent clash. an encounter between the police and demonstrators. 2. a. : a chance meeting. an accidental encounter.
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.
a casual meeting with a person or thing. synonyms: coming upon. see more. verb.
An encounter with someone is a meeting with them, particularly one that is unexpected or significant. The author tells of a remarkable encounter with a group of young children. American English : encounter / ɪnˈkaʊntər /
encounter. verb. OPAL W. /ɪnˈkaʊntə (r)/ /ɪnˈkaʊntər/ Verb Forms. encounter something to experience something, especially something unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do something else synonym meet (8), run into. We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week.
a meeting, especially one that happens by chance: encounter withI had an alarming encounter with a wild pig. encounter betweenThis meeting will be the first encounter between the party leaders since the election. an occasion when people have sex, usually with someone they have not met before. an occasion when two teams play against each other:
Definition of encounter noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ENCOUNTER definition: 1. to experience something unpleasant: 2. to meet someone, especially when you do not expect it 3…. Learn more.
n. a meeting with a person or thing, esp. a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting: Our running into each other was merely a chance encounter. a meeting of persons or groups that are in conflict or opposition; combat; battle: Another such encounter and we may lose the war.
