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encountered

/ɛnkˈa‍ʊntəd/
CEFR C1IELTS 7.0+verb;adjectiveDifficulty 4/5
Definition

To encountered in a formal or academic context.

In simple English

To encountered in a formal or academic context.

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Students may encounter the verb “encountered” in academic reading and PTE tasks.

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