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replay vs encounter

encounter vs replay

replay and encounter both are nouns.

replay and encounter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
replay Yes No Yes No
encounter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, encounter is a hypernym of replay; that is, encounter is a word with a broader meaning than replay:
  • replay: repeat a game against the same opponent
  • encounter: contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Other hypernyms of replay include meet, play, take on.
replay (noun) encounter (noun)
the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape a minor short-term fight
something (especially a game) that is played again a casual meeting with a person or thing
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a casual or unexpected convergence
replay (verb) encounter (verb)
play again contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
repeat a game against the same opponent come together
play (a melody) again come upon, as if by accident; meet with
reproduce (a recording) on a recorder be beset by
experience as a reaction
Difference between replay and encounter

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