Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encounter
verb
/ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/
Definition
To meet or come across someone or something unexpectedly.
Examples
- She had an unexpected encounter with an old friend at the market.
- The explorer’s encounter with the wild animals was thrilling.
- They encounter challenges on their journey, but they face them together.
Meaning
An encounter can refer to a meeting or confrontation that happens by chance between people, events, or situations.
Synonyms
- meeting
- confrontation
- experience
- run-in
