ENCOUNTERS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Encounters.
Encounters - 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)
Encounters - 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
"He had many memorable encounters during his backpacking trip."
"The book recounts her remarkable encounters with wild animals."
"The museum exhibits showcase historical encounters between different cultures."
"She has had several chance encounters with famous celebrities."
"The astronaut shared his close encounters with extraterrestrial beings."
Word Game Points
Is ENCOUNTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, encounters is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENCOUNTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ENCOUNTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, encounters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENCOUNTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ENCOUNTERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, encounters is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENCOUNTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
