Cope: meaning, definitions and examples

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cope

[ koʊp ]

Verb / Noun

^{Context #1 | Verb}

deal with

To cope means to deal effectively with something difficult. It involves managing or handling a challenging situation or task.

Synonyms

deal with, handle, manage.

Examples of usage

I had to cope with the stress of my final exams.
She copes well under pressure at work.
We all cope with challenges in different ways.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

psychology

In psychology, cope refers to the strategies or mechanisms individuals use to manage stress or difficult situations.

Synonyms

coping mechanisms, strategies.

Examples of usage

She developed healthy coping mechanisms to deal with her anxiety.
Counselors often teach clients how to cope with their emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "cope" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lidar

🇮🇳 सामना करना

🇩🇪 bewältigen

🇮🇩 mengatasi

🇺🇦 справлятися

🇵🇱 radzić sobie

🇯🇵 対処する (たいしょする)

🇫🇷 faire face

🇪🇸 afrontar

🇹🇷 başa çıkmak

🇰🇷 대처하다

🇸🇦 تعامل

🇨🇿 zvládat

🇸🇰 zvládať

🇨🇳 应对 (yìngduì)

🇸🇮 spopadati se

🇮🇸 ráða við

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გამკლავება

🇦🇿 öhdəsindən gəlmək

🇲🇽 afrontar

Etymology

The word 'cope' originated from the Old French word 'coper', meaning 'to strike'. It later evolved to mean 'to deal with' or 'to contend'. The modern usage of 'cope' in English dates back to the 16th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,990 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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