Encounter meaning and example sentences

Learning Encounter in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Encounter: Karşılaşmak

Example sentences

Small businesses often encounter significant bureaucratic hurdles when applying for international grants.
Small businesses often encounter significant bureaucratic hurdles when applying for international grants. (Küçük işletmeler, uluslararası hibelere başvururken sıklıkla önemli bürokratik engellerle karşılaşırlar.)
In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Encounter when the meaning is "Karşılaşmak".

Synonyms

Came across Come across Come up against Run across Run into Eager for

Related words

Eager for Eagerly Early Earmark Earnest

Practice section

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