ENCOUNTERING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Encountering.
Encountering - 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)
Encountering - 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 was not expecting to be encountering so many difficult questions in the exam."
"While hiking, we ended up encountering a bear in the woods."
"She was terrified of encountering snakes while walking in the tall grass."
"The explorers were nervous about encountering hostile tribes in the uncharted territory."
"I always carry a flashlight when encountering dark alleys at night."
Word Game Points
Is ENCOUNTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, encountering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENCOUNTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ENCOUNTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, encountering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENCOUNTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is ENCOUNTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, encountering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENCOUNTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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