Meaning & use
cope
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To deal effectively with something difficult, especially a problem or emotional hardship.
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It took months for him to learn to cope with the loss of his job.
She copes with stress by going for long walks.
A note on using this word
Frequently used with 'with' before the source of difficulty, and often paired with 'coping mechanism' or 'coping strategy.'
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