verb · Easy SAT word

    Encounter

    meeting; come together

    Encounter in a sentence

    During her travels she encountered diverse cultures and perspectives from around the world.

    Synonyms for encounter

    • meet
    • confront
    • face

    Antonyms for encounter

    • avoid
    • evade
    • escape

    Practice encounter on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like encounter appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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