Encounter

Synonyms of encounter

• meeting
• interaction
• confrontation

Antonyms of encounter

• escape
• avoidance
• evade

Collocations of encounter

chance encounter

Frequency: 80 %

Their chance encounter at the coffee shop led to a lifelong friendship.

unexpected surprise

Frequency: 70 %

The party was an unexpected surprise for her birthday.

close encounter

Frequency: 65 %

The hikers had a close encounter with a bear in the woods.

strange encounter

Frequency: 60 %

She had a strange encounter with a mysterious figure in the park.

awkward encounter

Frequency: 50 %

It was an awkward encounter when they ran into each other at the store.

Idiomatic Expressions for encounter

• Phrase: encounter difficulties
  Meaning: to face or experience challenges or obstacles
  Usage: We may encounter difficulties along the way, but we will overcome them together.