encounter (Meaning)
encounter (n)
a minor short-term fight
a casual or unexpected convergence
a casual meeting with a person or thing
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
encounter (v)
come together
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
be beset by
experience as a reaction
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
encounter (adv.)
To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; to struggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armies encounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, to encounter strong evidence of a truth.
encounter (v. i.)
To meet face to face; to have a meeting; to meet, esp. as enemies; to engage in combat; to fight; as, three armies encountered at Waterloo.
encounter (v. t.)
A meeting face to face; a running against; a sudden or incidental meeting; an interview.
A meeting, with hostile purpose; hence, a combat; a battle; as, a bloody encounter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of encounter
Synonyms:
- face
- run across
- bump into
- run into
- chance (upon)
- stumble (upon)
- run upon
- happen (upon)
- cross paths (with)
- accost
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- crash (into)
- crisscross
- reencounter
- pass
- hit (upon)
- salute
- collide (with)
- cross
- tumble (to)
- light (upon)
Antonyms:
encounter Sentence Examples
- While strolling through the forest, Sarah had an unexpected encounter with a wild deer.
- The young explorer encountered a mysterious cave hidden behind a waterfall during his adventurous trek.
- A group of hikers encountered a steep and challenging mountain trail that pushed them to their limits.
- In a bustling city, two long-lost friends had a serendipitous encounter that brought back fond memories.
- The scientists encountered a rare and endangered species of bird during their research expedition in the remote jungle.
- The protagonist of the novel had a life-changing encounter with a wise old mentor who imparted valuable lessons.
- The team of archaeologists encountered an ancient artifact buried deep within a pyramid, offering clues to a forgotten civilization.
- During a peaceful walk in the park, a young couple encountered a friendly stray dog that tugged at their heartstrings.
- The protagonist of the film encountered a ghostly apparition that haunted his dreams and tested his sanity.
- The alien spacecraft encountered a wormhole that offered a glimpse into a parallel universe.
FAQs About the word encounter
a minor short-term fight, a casual or unexpected convergence, a casual meeting with a person or thing, a hostile disagreement face-to-face, come together, come
greet, catch,meet, confront, face, run across, bump into, run into, chance (upon), stumble (upon)
evade,avoid, evade, shake, shake, avoid, escape, escape, shun,elude
While strolling through the forest, Sarah had an unexpected encounter with a wild deer.
The young explorer encountered a mysterious cave hidden behind a waterfall during his adventurous trek.
A group of hikers encountered a steep and challenging mountain trail that pushed them to their limits.
In a bustling city, two long-lost friends had a serendipitous encounter that brought back fond memories.
