Visit vs. encounter

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English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", question 2

Deborah: No, this is my first ..........

(a) stay
(b) encounter
(c) meeting
(d) visit

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", answer 2

Deborah: No, this is my first visit.

Correct answer: (d) visit
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VİSİT OR ENCOUNTER

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[Conchita]

A visit is a short stay in someone's house or in a town/country, etc: they are on a visit to Germany; we'll pay a visit to the new supermarket; let's pay your mother a visit.

Encounter has the sense of 'meeting', especially by chance: on my way home, I encountered a huge traffic jam; along the journey we encountered many difficulties.

It can also mean a short conflict, among other definitions: he had a serious encounter with some annoying photographers.