Encounter is most often used with objects directly or with in and during for context. Some combinations are less common or have different grammar.
Encounter is usually a transitive verb with a direct object: encounter problems. Encounter with is mainly a noun pattern or a less common verb pattern. In, on, and during often introduce the situation or time of the encounter rather than forming fixed combinations with the verb.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
Encounter commonly takes a direct object without a preposition.
In introduces the context or location of the encounter.
Encounter with is more common as a noun phrase, but it can appear after the verb in formal contexts.
During introduces the time period of the encounter.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Encounter often takes a direct object without a preposition.
✕ We encountered with many issues. ✓ We encountered many issues.By is generally used in passive structures.
✕ They encountered by strong opposition. ✓ They encountered strong opposition.Use during for time periods and in for places or situations.
✕ We encountered problems in the meeting yesterday afternoon. ✓ We encountered problems during the meeting yesterday afternoon.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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Yes, but encounter often takes a direct object without a preposition. Encounter with is more common with nouns such as an encounter with a stranger.
Usually only in passive sentences such as were encountered by rescue workers.
On usually introduces a route, journey, or event, as in encounter delays on the road.
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