encounter
Translation
to encounter, to meet, to face
Examples
I encountered an old friend at the store.
I encountered an old friend at the shop.
We encountered some problems with the new system.
We encountered some problems with the new system.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to meet or face (sth./sb.) unexpectedly. We encountered unexpected difficulties.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meet, face, run into; Antonyms: avoid, evade
Etymology
From 'en-' (in) and 'counter' (against), from Latin 'contra'. Literally 'to run against'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'enter' a room and come up against someone at the 'counter'.