Pronunciation: /koʊp/

Definitions of cope

noun a method or strategy for dealing with a difficult situation

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning how to cope with stress.

A2 She has developed coping mechanisms to deal with anxiety.

B1 The workshop focused on teaching participants how to cope with difficult emotions.

B2 He demonstrated a strong ability to cope with challenging situations.

C1 Her resilience and ability to cope with adversity are truly remarkable.

C2 The CEO's coping strategies during times of crisis have been instrumental in the company's success.

verb to deal effectively with something difficult

Example Sentences

A1 I can cope with simple tasks at work.

A2 She copes well with stress by practicing yoga.

B1 He learned to cope with his fear of public speaking through therapy.

B2 The team coped admirably with the unexpected changes in the project.

C1 Despite the challenges, she managed to cope with the demands of her new job.

C2 The CEO demonstrated exceptional ability to cope with the pressure of the high-stakes negotiation.

Examples of cope in a Sentence

formal Employees are trained on how to cope with stress in the workplace.

informal I don't know how to cope with my noisy neighbors anymore.

slang I'm just trying to cope with this crazy situation.

figurative She uses humor to cope with difficult situations.

Grammatical Forms of cope

past tense

coped

plural

copes

comparative

more coping

superlative

most coping

present tense

cope

future tense

will cope

perfect tense

have coped

continuous tense

is coping

singular

cope

positive degree

well

infinitive

to cope

gerund

coping

participle

coping

Origin and Evolution of cope

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'cope' originated from the Old French word 'coper' which means to strike or to cover.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to mean to deal effectively with something difficult, the word 'cope' has evolved to also mean to manage or handle a situation, as well as to cover or conceal something.