cope
Translation
to deal with, to manage, to handle
Examples
She has to cope with a lot of stress.
She has to cope with a lot of stress.
I can't cope anymore.
I can't cope anymore.
Grammar Patterns
((with sth.)) to deal effectively with (sth.) difficult She has to cope with a lot of stress.
to manage successfully I can't cope anymore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manage, handle, deal with; Antonyms: surrender, fail
Etymology
From Old French 'couper' (to strike, cut), from 'coup' (a blow). The sense evolved to 'meet a blow, deal with'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting on a 'cape' to 'cope' with your problems, like a superhero.