ENCOUNTER

/ɪnˈkaʊntə/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 15

Scrabble letter values: E1N1C3O1U1N1T1E1R1 = 11

Definition

  1. verb come together. — synonyms: meet, run_into, run_across, come_across, see
  2. verb come upon, as if by accident. — synonyms: find, happen, chance, bump
  3. verb be beset by. — synonyms: run_into
  4. verb experience as a reaction. — synonyms: meet, receive
  5. verb contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. — synonyms: meet, play, take_on
  6. noun a minor short-term fight. — synonyms: brush, clash, skirmish
  7. noun a casual or unexpected convergence. — synonyms: meeting
  8. noun a casual meeting with a person or thing. — synonyms: coming_upon
  9. noun a hostile disagreement face-to-face. — synonyms: confrontation, showdown, face-off

Examples

  • “I'll probably see you at the meeting”
  • “How nice to see you again!”
  • “meet with”

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