'encounter' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'encounter' with 14 example sentences.
- encounter noun
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: 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
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: 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.