encounter
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
verb
B2
to face or deal with something difficult or unpleasant
I did not expect to encounter such strong opposition to my idea.
B2
to meet or find something new or unexpected
During my research, I was surprised to encounter this rare plant species.
noun
B2
a sudden or unexpected meeting
My first encounter with modern art changed how I see the world.
R
a sports game or competition
The team prepared carefully for their next encounter with the champions.
R
a police shooting of a suspected criminal
The criminal died in a police encounter after refusing to surrender.
translation
to face or deal with something difficult or unpleasant; to meet or find something new or unexpected
a sudden or unexpected meeting; a sports game or competition; a police shooting of a suspected criminal
Word Forms
Plural
encounters
Progressive
encountering
Past
encountered
Perfect
encountered
3rd Present
encounters