ENCOUNTER
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Encounter.
How to pronounce encounter:
US
Encounter - as a noun
A minor short-term fight
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brush10clash10skirmish17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combat12fight12fighting16scrap9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A casual or unexpected convergence
Example: "He still remembers their meeting in paris"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meeting10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convergence19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Encounter - as a verb
Come together
Example: "I'll probably see you at the meeting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come acrossmeet6run acrossrun intosee3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come upon, as if by accident; meet with
Example: "We find this idea in plato"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump10chance13find8happen13Be beset by
Example: "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run intoExample Sentences
"I had a frightening encounter with a bear while hiking."
"She had a chance encounter with an old friend at the grocery store."
"The book is about the protagonist's encounter with aliens."
"We had a pleasant encounter with our new neighbors."
"The police officer described the encounter with the suspect."
Word Game Points
Is ENCOUNTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, encounter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENCOUNTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ENCOUNTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, encounter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENCOUNTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ENCOUNTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, encounter is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENCOUNTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
