encountered
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkaʊntərd]
Word
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?
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