Meaning & Definition of Cope in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: to manage problems or difficulties successfully

  Example Sentence: She learned to cope with stress through meditation.

• Definition: to contend with challenges or adversity

  Example Sentence: They had to cope with the harsh winter weather.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'copen' meaning 'to deal with'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• cope with: to deal effectively with something difficult
• not able to cope: unable to handle a situation or burden
• cope under pressure: to maintain control in stressful situations

Translations

• Spanish: hacer frente a

• French: faire face à

• German: bewältigen

• Russian: справляться

Related Words

• coping mechanism: a strategy used to manage stress or anxiety

• resilience: the ability to recover quickly from difficulties

Slang Meanings of cope

• Meaning: to handle a tough situation

  Example Sentence: He's just trying to cope with all the homework.

• Meaning: to get by

  Example Sentence: After the breakup, she was just coping day by day.