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cope

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /koʊp/ · UK /kəʊp/

Forms: coping

cope means: To manage a difficult situation well enough to continue.

verb

MANAGE DIFFICULTYB1

To manage a difficult situation well enough to continue.

  • I cannot cope with this noise.
  • She coped well after the accident.
  • How do you cope with so much work?

How to use it: cope with something (He finds it hard to cope with stress.)

Similar words: manage, deal with

Common phrases: cope with something, cope alone, unable to cope, cope well

Questions about cope

What does cope mean?

To manage a difficult situation well enough to continue.

What is cope in other languages?

Türkçe: başa çıkmak · Español: afrontar · Français: faire face · Deutsch: bewältigen · Italiano: affrontare · 日本語: 対処する

How do you pronounce cope?

In American English /koʊp/; in British English /kəʊp/.

How do you use cope in a sentence?

I cannot cope with this noise. She coped well after the accident.

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