encounter

verb B2

Meaning

To encounter means to come across or meet someone or something unexpectedly or by chance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "encounter" with "meet," as "encounter" often implies an unexpected meeting.

Example Sentences

Did you encounter any problems during your trip ?
I often encounter new challenges at work every week .
Researchers often encounter unexpected challenges during data collection .

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