cope
word
/ˈkoʊp/
kohp
/kˈəʊp/
kohp
Definition
To deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem, especially when it is stressful or upsetting.
Usage & Nuances
'Cope' is often followed by 'with' (e.g., 'cope with stress'). It describes managing or handling difficulties rather than solving them completely. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often implies emotional or mental effort.
Spanish: lidiar - sobrellevar - hacer frentePortuguese (BR): lidar - dar conta - aguentarPortuguese (PT): lidar - aguentar - conseguir enfrentarChinese (Simplified): 应对 - 处理Chinese (Traditional): 應對 - 處理Hindi: सामना करना - निपटनाArabic: يتعامل مع - يواجهBengali: মোকাবিলা করা - সামলানোRussian: справляться - выдерживатьJapanese: 対処する - 乗り越えるVietnamese: đối phó - vượt quaKorean: 대처하다 - 극복하다Turkish: başa çıkmak - üstesinden gelmekUrdu: قابو پانا - مقابلہ کرناIndonesian: mengatasi - menghadapi
Example Sentences
She is learning to cope with her new job.
basic
It's hard to cope after losing a loved one.
basic
Many people cope with stress in different ways.
basic
Honestly, I just can't cope anymore—it's too much.
natural
Sometimes the best way to cope is to talk to a friend.
natural
I don't know how she manages to cope with all that noise at home.
natural