encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateverb / nounActions
encounter (verb / noun) means to meet or experience something unexpectedly.
Persian: مواجه شدن؛ برخورد
Meaning of encounter
| Word | encounter |
|---|---|
| Definition | to meet or experience something unexpectedly |
| Persian | مواجه شدن؛ برخورد |
| Pronunciation | /ɪnˈkaʊntər/ |
| Part of speech | verb / noun |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
We encountered a few problems along the way.
ما در مسیر با چند مشکل روبهرو شدیم.
Synonyms of encounter
come across, face
Common phrases with encounter
- encounter difficulties
- an unexpected encounter
- encounter a problem
Related English words
maintainto keep something in good condition or at the same level · B2obtainto get something, especially by effort · B2avoidto stay away from something or prevent it from happening · B1continueto keep doing something or to start again after a pause · B1startto begin doing something · A2finishto complete something or come to the end · A2circumventto find a way around a rule or problem · C2perfunctorydone quickly and without much care or interest · C2
Questions about encounter
What does encounter mean?
encounter (verb, noun) means to meet or experience something unexpectedly.
What is the Persian meaning of encounter?
encounter means مواجه شدن؛ برخورد in Persian.
What level is the word encounter?
encounter is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for encounter?
Words close in meaning to encounter include come across, face.
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