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/
Korean meaning: 어려운 상황이나 문제를 성공적으로 처리하다, 대처하다
Korean pronunciation: **코**프 위드
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
The chef copes with kitchen equipment failure during busy dinner service
When the rope breaks, cope with hope!
🎤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.
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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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