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Meaning of encounter
The primary meaning of the word "encounter" is to come across or meet someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
Etymology of encounter
The word "encounter" originates from the Old French word "encontrer", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "against" or "on") and "contrare" (meaning "to meet" or "to come together")
Historically, the word has been used to describe meetings, battles, and other interactions between people, animals, or forces
Synonyms
meeting
engagement
confrontation
clash
collision
skirmish
battle
fight
contest
match
rendezvous
tryst
appointment
interview
conference
discussion
dialogue
conversation
interaction
exchange
contact
brush
run-in
incident
experience
happening
occurrence
event
incident
experience
meeting
engagement
confrontation
Definitions
- A meeting or meeting with someone, especially unexpectedly
- * A hostile or violent meeting, especially one between armed forces
- * An experience or event, especially one that is unusual or memorable
Usage Examples
- The hikers had a chance encounter with a bear in the woods
- * The company will encounter strong competition in the market
- * The two friends had a brief encounter at the party, but didn't have time to talk
Antonyms
avoidance
evasion
escape
retreat
withdrawal
separation
detachment
isolation
solitude
seclusion
hiding
concealment
non-meeting
non-encounter
non-engagement
non-interaction
shunning
dodging
eluding
fleeing
desertion
abandonment