noun Download 🔗Share A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected. Examples : "Their encounter was a matter of chance." event action situation essential ielts Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants. Examples : "The encounter between the rival football teams ended in a violent skirmish. " military war action event essential ielts Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A match between two opposing sides. Examples : "The debate team's encounter with the rival school's team was closely watched by the students. " military sport war event action essential ielts Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly. Examples : "While walking home from school, I encountered a friendly dog on the sidewalk. " action event situation essential ielts Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To confront (someone or something) face to face. Examples : "At the school meeting, the parents encountered the principal to discuss their concerns about the new curriculum. " action event situation essential ielts Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To engage in conflict, as with an enemy. Examples : "Three armies encountered at Waterloo." military war action essential ielts Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading