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encounter

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
Main Example

I encountered an old friend at the store.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To meet someone or something unexpectedly.

Other Example

I encountered a problem while working on my project.

She encountered a stray dog on her walk.

They encountered heavy traffic on the way to the airport.

Synonyms

encounter difficulties

encounter challenges

encounter issues

Synonyms

meet

come across

run into

encounter

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
Main Example

Our encounter was surprising and pleasant.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A meeting or experience with someone or something.

Other Example

I had a brief encounter with an old friend.

Their encounter at the park was unexpected.

She described her encounter with the wildlife as magical.

Synonyms

chance encounter

unexpected encounter

brief encounter

Synonyms

meeting

interaction

experience

encounter

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
Main Example

We encountered many challenges during the project.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To face or deal with a difficult situation.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

encounter

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
Main Example

The encounter between the two teams was intense.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A chance meeting or confrontation.

Other Example
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