English Dictionary
Definition encounter in British English
encounter
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
1
to experience or deal with something, especially a problem
Example
We encountered one small problem during the trial run.
Example
The rebels encountered no opposition on their march into the city.
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2
to meet someone or to see something for the first time
Example
the most critical person I had ever encountered
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