Basic Details
Word: Encounter
Part of Speech: Verb (also a noun)
Meaning: To meet someone or face something, often unexpectedly.
Synonyms: Meet, confront, discover
Antonyms: Avoid, evade
Idioms and Phrases
- To encounter difficulties: To face challenges or problems. Example: "They had to encounter difficulties while climbing the mountain, but they persevered."
- Unexpected encounter: A surprise meeting or experience. Example: "An unexpected encounter with an old friend made her day!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the hike, we had an unexpected encounter with a family of deer in the woods.
Example 2: Its important to prepare for any challenges you may encounter during the project.
Example 3: The scientist was excited to encounter new species of insects during his research expedition.
Fun Fact
The word "encounter" comes from the Latin word "incounterare," which means 'to meet in a fight.' Over time, it evolved to mean any type of meeting, whether friendly or challenging.
Famous Quote
"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "encounter" mean?
a) To avoid someone
b) To meet or face something unexpectedly
c) To run away
d) To ignore
Answer: b) To meet or face something unexpectedly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "encounter"?
a) Discover
b) Ignore
c) Run
d) Leave
Answer: a) Discover
3. What is an antonym of "encounter"?
a) Meet
b) Evade
c) Face
d) Come across
Answer: b) Evade
4. Which sentence uses "encounter" correctly?
a) She will encounter a blue whale at the beach.
b) They will encounter challenges during their journey.
c) He encountered the chair and bumped his leg.
d) The cat encountered his toy mouse by hiding.
Answer: b) They will encounter challenges during their journey.
5. What does the idiom "unexpected encounter" mean?
a) A planned meeting
b) A surprise meeting
c) A fight with someone
d) A boring conversation
Answer: b) A surprise meeting
