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Encounter

usgb/ɪnˈkaʊntər/Volume
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Unexpected Situations

Use 'encounter' when something happens without your intention or prediction.

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I encountered my teacher at the mall.
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Not Always Negative

'Encounter' doesn't always mean a bad experience; it can be positive or neutral.

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She encountered an old friend at the reunion.
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