encountered
The word “encountered” has 3 syllables: en-coun-tered
It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkaʊntɚd/
What is synonym and antonym for encountered?
In the thesaurus, “encountered” has 32 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for encountered along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for encountered
- accosted
- battled
- bumped into
- came across
- caught
- confronted
- contended
- crisscrossed
- crossed
- discovered
- emulated
- engaged
- faced
- fought
- found
- greeted
- met
- opposed
- passed
- ran across
- ran against
- ran into
- ran upon
- re-encountered
- reencountered
- remet
- rivaled
- rivalled
- saluted
- struck
- took on
- turned up
Antonyms for encountered
- avoided
- dodged
- ducked
- eluded
- escaped
- evaded
- retreated
- shook
- shunned
Meanings of encountered
- verb
- To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
- To confront (someone or something) face to face.
- To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
Example Sentences
- She encountered many challenges while starting her new business.
- We encountered heavy traffic on our way to the concert.
- He encountered an old friend at the bookstore yesterday.
- The hikers encountered a sudden storm in the mountains.
- They encountered difficulties but managed to overcome them together.
On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to encountered, such as: accosted, avoided, battled, bumped into, came across, caught, confronted.
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