gather vs encounter

gather and encounter both are nouns.

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

gather (noun)	encounter (noun)
the act of gathering something	a minor short-term fight
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching	a casual meeting with a person or thing
	a hostile disagreement face-to-face
	a casual or unexpected convergence

gather (verb)	encounter (verb)
increase in amount by collecting or gathering	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
increase or develop	come together
conclude from evidence	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
assemble or get together	be beset by
draw together into folds or puckers	experience as a reaction
look for (food) in nature
draw and bring closer
collect in one place
get people together