noun
Uncommon
encountering
Encountering (noun) means the act of coming across or meeting something, often unexpectedly. Example: “Encountering wildlife on the hike was the highlight of our trip.”
noun
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The act of coming across or meeting something, often unexpectedly.
"Encountering wildlife on the hike was the highlight of our trip."
How to use encountering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of running into or meeting something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- encounterings
- Comparative
- more encountering
- Superlative
- most encountering
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_____ wildlife on the hike was the highlight of our trip.
Rhymes for encountering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “encountering” mean?
The word “encountering” means the act of coming across or meeting something, often unexpectedly. In plain terms, the act of running into or meeting something.
How do you use “encountering” in a sentence?
Here is “encountering” used in a sentence: “Encountering wildlife on the hike was the highlight of our trip.”
What part of speech is “encountering”?
“Encountering” is a noun.
Is “encountering” a common word?
“Encountering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
