To cope means to deal with something hard or difficult. People cope when they find ways to stay calm and manage problems well.
She can cope with stress at work.
Can you cope with the loud noise?
This meaning shows coping as a way to fight or struggle with something hard. It means trying to stay strong when things are difficult.
They coped against strong winds at sea.
She copes with pain every day.
A cope is a special coat or cloak worn by priests. It is usually long, open in front, and used in church ceremonies.
The priest wore a blue cope at mass.
A cope is a special robe for church ceremonies.
A cope is a protective top or cover on walls or chimneys. It helps to stop water and weather from causing damage.
The chimney had a stone cope to keep rain out.
The wall's cope stopped water damage.
To cope means to do well or succeed even when things are difficult. It shows using your skills or effort to manage a challenge.
She coped well in the hard exam.
He can cope with hard tasks easily.
In old or special uses, 'cope' means to cut or make a notch on an arrow for the bowstring. This use is very rare today.
He coped the arrow to fit the bowstring.
Archers must cope arrows before shooting.
