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encountering with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "encountering with" is not correct and not usable in written English.
You can use the phrase "encountering" or "encounter" instead. Example Sentence: I encountered a lot of challenges when starting my new job.
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Science
News & Media
Wiki
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
17 human-written examples
Furthermore, the previous networks when encountering with very large dataset are slow and CPU demanding and they missed their accuracy when a few data are available.
President Barack Obama has so far avoided the struggle UK prime minister is encountering with his legislature by simply bypassing Congress.
News & Media
But it was almost immediately followed by new difficulties of a kind Ms. Kroman is not used to encountering with her corporate clients.
News & Media
An example is computer software manufacturers who allow consumers to telephone them to discuss problems they are encountering with the software.
Encyclopedias
The social media and public backlash that followed L'Oréal's decision highlights difficulties that sponsors are now encountering with celebrity endorsers, says Lucie Greene, worldwide director of the Innovation Group at J Walter Thompson.
News & Media
In addition, the performances of the conventional network and smart grid are evaluated in two other phases i.e., in the presence of renewable energy resources and encountering with disturbances.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
43 human-written examples
Optimal conditions were encountered with Cl−.
Science
The resident poet stages encounters with fellow writers.
News & Media
Behavior when encountered with a translation problem.
Science
Several challenges were encountered with the assessment process.
A similar problem has been encountered with sorting algorithms13.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "with" after "encountering". The correct usage is simply "encountering" followed by the object of the encounter. For example, instead of "encountering with difficulties", write "encountering difficulties".
Common error
Be mindful of unnecessary prepositions. Adding "with" after "encountering" is a common mistake. Focus on concise language: "encountering challenges" is stronger than "encountering with challenges".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "encountering with" functions as a gerund phrase followed by a preposition, but this construction is grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig AI, the correct usage is to omit the preposition "with" after "encountering".
Frequent in
Science
31%
News & Media
25%
Wiki
9%
Less common in
Academia
8%
Encyclopedias
2%
Formal & Business
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "encountering with" appears in some written materials, it is considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI suggests that the correct usage is to simply use "encountering" without the preposition "with". Though "encountering with" is relatively common in certain contexts such as science and news media, it is best to avoid this construction and opt for alternatives like "encountering", "facing", or "experiencing" to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity in writing. Remember to be mindful of unnecessary prepositions to enhance the precision and professionalism of your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
encountering
Omits the preposition "with", correcting the grammatical error.
facing
Replaces "encountering with" with a more direct synonym, indicating confrontation or dealing with something.
experiencing
Substitutes "encountering with" to emphasize the act of undergoing or feeling something.
coming across
Offers an idiomatic alternative, implying a chance meeting or discovery.
dealing with
Indicates managing or handling a situation or problem.
confronting
Suggests a direct and often challenging meeting with something.
meeting
Provides a simpler and more general term for encountering.
running into
Implies a chance or unexpected encounter.
being faced with
Highlights the state of being presented with a situation.
finding oneself facing
Emphasizes the unexpected nature of encountering a situation.
FAQs
Is it grammatically correct to say "encountering with"?
No, the correct form is "encountering" without the preposition "with". You should say "I am encountering difficulties" not "I am encountering with difficulties".
What's a simple substitute for "encountering with"?
A direct replacement is "facing". For instance, "facing a problem" instead of "encountering with a problem".
Are there other ways to express "encountering with" that are more formal?
While "encountering with" is incorrect, you can use "experiencing" in formal contexts, like "experiencing significant challenges".
How can I remember not to use "with" after "encountering"?
Think of "encountering" as already implying a "meeting" or "facing". Adding "with" is redundant, like saying "meeting with".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested