Cope with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkoʊp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KOHP-with or KOHP-withh
kˈəʊp/ /wˈɪð
KOHp-with
Definition
To deal successfully with a difficult situation, problem, or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
'Cope with' is neutral and used for problems or stressful situations (not just routine tasks). Common with stress: 'cope with stress'. Don't confuse with 'deal with' (broader). Typically followed by a noun or gerund: 'cope with pressure', 'cope with losing'. Not formal, but polite.
Spanish: lidiar con - afrontar - sobrellevarPortuguese (BR): lidar com - enfrentar - dar conta dePortuguese (PT): lidar com - enfrentar - aguentarChinese (Simplified): 应对 - 处理 - 应付Chinese (Traditional): 應對 - 處理 - 應付Hindi: से निपटना - सामना करनाArabic: التعامل مع - التأقلم معBengali: মোকাবিলা করা - সামাল দেওয়াRussian: справляться с - переживать (что-то неприятное)Japanese: 対処する - 乗り越えるVietnamese: đối phó với - vượt quaKorean: 극복하다 - 처리하다Turkish: başa çıkmak - üstesinden gelmekUrdu: مقابلہ کرنا - نبٹناIndonesian: menghadapi - mengatasi
Example Sentences
She finds it hard to cope with stress at work.
basic
How do you cope with noisy neighbors?
basic
It takes time to cope with loss.
basic
He's doing his best to cope with all the changes lately.
natural
Sometimes I just can't cope with everything at once.
natural
Do you have any tips to help me cope with exam anxiety?
natural