encounters Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: IH0 N K AW1 N T ER0 Z
What Does Encounters Mean?
As a noun, encounters means plural of encounter. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of encounter. As a verb, it means To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
Encounters Definition (Noun)
- plural of encounter
Encounters as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of encounter
Noun
- A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
Their encounter was a matter of chance.
- A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
- A match between two opposing sides.
Verb
- To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
- To confront (someone or something) face to face.
- To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
Three armies encountered at Waterloo.
Synonyms of Encounters
Encounters synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Encounters
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Encounters in a Sentence
Their encounter was a matter of chance.
Three armies encountered at Waterloo.
Word Forms & Grammar
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