What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rencounter
Example
I had a rencounter with my old friend at the grocery store. [rencounter: noun]
Example
We rencountered each other after many years at the party. [rencounter: verb]
encounter
Example
I had an encounter with a bear while hiking in the woods. [encounter: noun]
Example
She encountered her ex-boyfriend at the restaurant. [encountered: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Encounter is more commonly used than rencounter in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rencounter and encounter?
Rencounter has a more formal or literary connotation, while encounter can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
