CEFR B1

encounter

verb

Meaning

To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.

Examples

I didn't expect to encounter any problems during the exam.
She had a brief encounter with her old friend at the supermarket.

Synonyms: meet, run into, come across, confront

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encounter (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

Definition

To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.

Examples

I didn't expect to encounter any problems during the exam.
She had a brief encounter with her old friend at the supermarket.
The explorers were surprised to encounter a hidden waterfall.

How to Use encounter

encounter with (prepositional phrase): To meet or come into contact with someone or something. — "The hikers had a close encounter with a wolf."
encounter someone/something (verb): To meet or come across someone or something. — "We might encounter delays due to the weather."

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