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encounted

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To meet or come across someone or something unexpectedly or by chance.

Example sentence: I encounted my old friend while walking in the park.

Sense 2: To experience or undergo something, typically a difficult or challenging situation.

Example sentence: The hikers encounted harsh weather conditions during their expedition.

Sense 3: To confront or face someone or something, often in a hostile or negative manner.

Example sentence: The detective encounted a dangerous criminal during the investigation.