encounter
//ɪnˈkaʊntər//
Noun
encounterSingular
encountersPlural
1
An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something
I had a brief encounter with an old friend at the airport.
2
A confrontation or unpleasant struggle
The two groups had a violent encounter in the street.
Synonym
Verb
encounterInfinitive
encounterPresent tense
encounteredPast tense
encounteredPast participle
encounteringPresent participle
encountersThird-person singular
1
To meet someone or something unexpectedly
I encountered an old friend at the airport.
2
To experience or be faced with something difficult or hostile
We encountered several problems during the project.