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encounter
Noun
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An encounter is a meeting, usually one that you don't expect.
I had a pleasant encounter yesterday: an old friend of mine visited me.
My job was really the result of a chance encounter with an old friend, now my boss.
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An encounter is when two people or groups meet to play a game or fight a battle.
I hope there will be no encounter with other soldiers tomorrow.
This is the fifth World Cup encounter between these two teams.
encounter
Verb
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If you encounter problems, difficulties, etc., you experience them.
When he did encounter problems, he always knew how to fix them.
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If you encounter someone, you meet someone, usually unexpectedly.
In the store I encountered my teacher.
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If you encounter someone, you meet them to play a game or fight a battle.
At night the battle ship encountered enemy planes.
problem
Noun
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A problem is something that is difficult to do, understand, or believe.
If you have a problems with the computer, I can probably help.
You should see your doctor if you think you have a health problem.
This book tells you how to deal with drinking problems.
If you are regularly late, it can cause problems.
Today, we are concerned with some serious problems with the product.
I solved the problem by replacing a broken part.
It's a good idea to discuss your problems with a friend.
Problems like these arise from a lack of care.
We've identified a number of problem areas that need to be looked at.
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A problem is a question on a test.
Most students got the right answer for the first problem.
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You say "no problem" to agree to do something.
"Could you open the door for me?" "Sure, no problem!"
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You say "no problem" after somebody thanks you or apologises to you.
"Thank you so much for all your help." "No problem! Any time!"