Difference between See and Encounter

What is the difference between See and Encounter?

See as a verb is to perceive with the eyes. while Encounter as a verb is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.

See

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To perceive with the eyes. To perceive or detect as if by sight. To form a mental picture of. To understand. To witness or observe by personal experience In card games such as poker, to respond to another player's bet with a bet of equal value. To date frequently

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A diocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop. The office of a bishop.

Example sentence: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Encounter

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.To confront (someone or something), notably face to face.To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An unplanned or unexpected meeting.A hostile meeting; a confrontation or skirmish.A sudden, often violent clash, as between combattants

Example sentence: No one that encounters prosperity does not also encounter danger.

We hope you now know whether to use See or Encounter in your sentence.

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