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'encounter' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'encounter' with 14 example sentences.


encounter noun

: 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 verb

: 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


  • That was our first encounter.
  • What should I do if I encounter a bear?
  • We've encountered some unexpected obstacles.
  • Did you encounter any problems?
  • He encountered a friend on the road.
  • In my dream, I encountered a wolf.
  • When you encounter difficulties, friends can help you deal with them.
  • The squadron encountered an ambush and scrambled for coverage.
  • Dan and Linda had a chance encounter at an airport.
  • Never in his life had he encountered such a dilemma.
  • I think they've encountered some kind of problem.
  • When your eyes encounter a beautiful woman, knock her out.
  • The ship encountered rough seas.
  • On encountering the celebrity, the fans asked for his autograph.
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