Encounter Definition & Meaning
encounter
- noun
- a minor short-term fight
- a casual or unexpected convergence; "he still remembers their meeting in Paris"; "there was a brief encounter in the hallway"
- a casual meeting with a person or thing
- a hostile disagreement face-to-face
- verb
- come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
- come upon, as if by accident; meet with; "We find this idea in Plato"; "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"; "She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day"
- be beset by; "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties"
- experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition"
- contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"
"Encounter" in song lyrics
See how encounter is used in real songs:
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"My shoulders shrugged as to the meaning of this encounter"
Aceyalone — The Vision -
"But it wouldn't, it couldn't, it's more a feeling you encounter"
The D.O.C. — Mind Blowin' -
"All of the rare exhibits you are about to encounter"
Insane Clown Posse — Wax Museum
Words that rhyme with encounter
Usage tips for "encounter"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "encounter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for encounter to find words that pair well.