One day, he met a kind stranger.

Meaning: On a particular day, he encountered a friendly and unfamiliar person.

Choice of Words: One means a single person or thing. Day means a period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight. Met means to come into the presence of or encounter someone. Kind means having or showing a gentle, friendly, and considerate nature. Stranger is a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.

Alternative Expressions

One day, he encountered a friendly stranger.

Meaning: This sentence has a similar meaning to the first one, but it uses different words to describe the encounter.

Choice of Words: The word "Encountered" is another way of saying "met" and means to come across or meet someone, "Friendly" describes the stranger as approachable and welcoming.

One afternoon, he crossed paths with a helpful stranger.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that during the afternoon, a person happened to meet a stranger who was willing to help.

Choice of Words: The word "Afternoon" specifies the time of day, "Crossed paths" means to meet someone by chance, and "Helpful" describes the stranger as willing to provide assistance.

Related Expressions