B2verbworktravel
US/ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/
UK/ɪnˈkaʊn.tə/
to experience a problem or difficulty; also to meet someone or something without planning to
In context
We encountered a few problems when we moved the website to a new server.
Students often encounter new words in their reading before they learn them in class.
On the trail, the hikers encountered a bear and slowly backed away.
Words that go with encounter
verb + noun
- encounter problemsCall this number if you encounter any problems with your order.
- encounter difficultiesForeign students often encounter difficulties when renting a flat.
- encounter resistanceThe new policy encountered strong resistance from teachers.
- encounter obstaclesShe encountered many obstacles on her way to becoming a pilot.
adverb + verb
- commonly encounteredThese are the most commonly encountered errors in student essays.
- first encounteredI first encountered her music on the radio in 2015.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We encountered with many problems.Correct: We encountered many problems.