to encounter
Third Person
encounters
Present Participle
encountering
Past Tense
encountered
Past Participle
encountered
1
to come across or meet someone or something, often unexpectedly or by accident
transitive
- While hiking in the woods, we encountered a group of deer grazing peacefully.
- I was surprised to encounter my old friend at the airport during a layover.
- As I walked through the park, I encountered an artist painting a beautiful landscape.
- On the nature trail, we encountered a variety of wildlife, from birds to butterflies.
2
to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
transitive
- The team encountered unexpected challenges while implementing the new software.
- During the expedition, the explorers encountered difficulties navigating through rough terrain.
- Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project.
- The author encountered writer's block while working on the final chapters of the book.
- Entrepreneurs must be prepared to encounter setbacks and adapt their strategies.
Synonyms:
3
to meet, especially by chance
- They often encounter in unusual circumstances.
- Travelers frequently encounter while exploring remote areas.
- At the museum yesterday, two historians encountered for the first time.
- After years apart, the siblings encountered again at a family gathering.
- During the festival, old friends from school encountered in the crowd.
Synonyms:
4
to face or come into conflict with someone
transitive
- The soldiers encountered enemy forces on their way to the border.
- The explorers encountered a dangerous wild animal during their expedition.
- The two companies encountered each other in a battle for market dominance.
- The knight encountered a fierce dragon in the forest during his quest.