26984 words

encounters

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
a meeting, especially one that happens by chance:

Examples:

encounter with I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig.
encounter between This meeting will be the first encounter between the party leaders since the election.
2
an occasion when people have sex, usually with someone they have not met before
3
an occasion when two teams play against each other:

Examples:

encounter with In their last encounter with Italy, England won 3–2.
4
to meet someone unexpectedly:

Examples:

On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers.
5
to experience something, especially something unpleasant:

Examples:

When did you first encounter these difficulties?
6
to meet someone unexpectedly, or to experience, esp. something unpleasant:

Examples:

In the kitchen I encountered a woman I had never seen before.
He was shocked by the hostility he encountered.
7
to experience a situation, especially something that is unexpected or unpleasant:

Examples:

We encountered a problem with the fuel pump during safety tests.
This is the first time I have encountered racism at work.
8
a meeting with someone, especially one that is unexpected or unpleasant:

Examples:

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