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What Does Encounter Mean?

Verb

  • To meet someone or something by chance.
  • To come across a problem or challenge.

Noun

  • A meeting with someone or something.
  • An unexpected event or experience.

Encounter — Full Explanation

Encounter means to meet someone or something, like when you see a new animal or a friend you haven't seen in a while.

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Encounter Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सामना करना

saamna karna

सामना

saamna

मुलाकात

mulaakat

kannada
ಸಮ್ನಿವೇಶ (samnivesha)

samnivesha

ಸಮ್ನಿವೇಶ (samnivesha)

samnivesha

ಮಿಲನ (milana)

milana

bengali
মিলন (Milon)

Milon

সাক্ষাৎ (Sakhat)

Sakhat

মিলন (Milon)

Milon

spanish
encuentro

en-kwehn-tro

encontrar

encontrar

conocer

conocer

Frequently Asked Questions About Encounter

What does 'encounter' mean?
To encounter means to meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly.
How do you pronounce 'encounter'?
You pronounce 'encounter' like this: en-koun-ter.
What is the origin of the word 'encounter'?
The word 'encounter' comes from the Latin word 'incounterare', which means to meet or come upon.
What is the meaning of 'encounter' in Hindi?
The word 'encounter' in Hindi is 'सामना' (Sāmnā).