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encountered

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkaʊntərd]

Word

Learn how to use encountered in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “experience”

(verb) to meet or come across something or someone unexpectedly. It can happen when you're going about your day and something surprising or new happens.

Example

I encountered a friendly dog while walking in the park.

Example

I didn't encounter any problems on my way to school today.

Example

Have you ever encountered a problem you didn't know how to solve?

Context: “challenge”

(verb) to face or deal with a difficult situation. It's when you have to handle something hard or tricky that comes your way.

Example

She encountered several challenges while learning to ride a bike.

Example

He didn't encounter any challenges during the project because everything went smoothly.

Example

What challenges have you encountered in your studies this year?

How to pronounce encountered

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkaʊntərd]

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