pre-encounter

en·coun·ter

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-koun-ter]
- /ɛnˈkaʊn tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-koun-ter]
- /ɛnˈkaʊn tər/

Definitions of pre-encounter word

verb with object pre-encounter to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly: to encounter a new situation. 1
verb with object pre-encounter to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.): We encounter so many problems in our work. 1
verb with object pre-encounter to meet (a person, military force, etc.) in conflict: We will encounter the enemy at dawn. 1
verb without object pre-encounter to meet, especially unexpectedly or in conflict: We were angry when we encountered, but we parted with smiles. 1
noun pre-encounter a meeting with a person or thing, especially a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting: Our running into each other was merely a chance encounter. 1
noun pre-encounter a meeting of persons or groups that are in conflict or opposition; combat; battle: Another such encounter and we may lose the war. 1

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Origin of pre-encounter

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English encountren < Anglo-French enco(u)ntrer; Old French < Vulgar Latin *incontrāre, equivalent to in- in-1 + -contrāre, derivative of contrā against; see counter3

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Parts of speech for Pre-encounter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pre-encounter

pre-encounter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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