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encountering

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈkaʊnɝɪŋ// UK //ɛnkˈaʊntəɹɪŋ// en·coun·ter·ing Archaic

v. meeting someone or finding something by chance, especially when it is unexpected or difficult. You use this when you face a problem or see a person you did not plan to see.

v. meeting or finding someone or something unexpectedly. Often describes facing opposition, difficulties, or specific obstacles during a process.


SIMPLE

We are encountering some technical problems with the new software.

CONTEXTUAL

While hiking through the dense forest, the team began encountering rare species of birds they had never seen before.

COMPLEX

The research team is currently encountering significant resistance from local authorities, which may delay the publication of their findings by several months.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is the present participle form of 'encounter'.

Pitfall

encountering with a problemencountering a problemEncounter is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'with'.

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