cope with — to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊp wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to cope with my terrible singing better than my neighbors do.
- How do you cope with working from home while your kids think you're available 24/7?
- The company developed new strategies to cope with the economic downturn.
cope with
NOUN[/koʊp wɪð/]
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem
A nurse learns to cope with the chaos of a busy emergency room.
COP(police) + E(energy) — to cope with a crisis, a police officer uses explosive energy to lift a collapsing bridge.
When the rope snapped and all hope seemed lost, the mover threw himself under the falling piano to cope with the disaster.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'couper' meaning 'to cut or strike', which comes from Latin 'colpus' meaning 'a blow'. The phrase 'cope with' evolved to mean 'to deal with' or 'to contend with' someone or something.
Breakdown
cope (from Old French couper, 'to cut/strike') + with (Old English preposition indicating accompaniment or means) = cope with (to deal successfully with)
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to cope with my terrible singing better than my neighbors do.”
“How do you cope with working from home while your kids think you're available 24/7?”
“The company developed new strategies to cope with the economic downturn.”
“She couldn't cope with the workload and decided to ask for help.”
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