encounter vs happen

happen vs encounter

encounter is a noun but happen is not a noun.

encounter and happen both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
encounter	Yes	No	Yes	No
happen	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, encounter and happen are synonyms defined as:

encounter and happen: come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Other synonyms of encounter include bump, chance, find.

encounter (noun)	happen (noun)
a minor short-term fight
a casual meeting with a person or thing
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a casual or unexpected convergence

encounter (verb)	happen (verb)
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	come to pass
come together	come into being; become reality
come upon, as if by accident; meet with	happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
be beset by	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
experience as a reaction	chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

Difference between encounter and happen

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