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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encountered

/ɛnˈkaʊntərd/ verb · British & US
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What does encountered mean?

verb

To come across or meet something or someone unexpectedly, or to experience something.

Example

"She encountered a lot of resistance when trying to implement the new policy."

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