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cope

//ˈkəʊp//

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

formal

Note for cope

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Forms

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)
cope
past (v2)
coped
past participle (v3)
coped
present participle
coping
3rd person singular
copes

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural
copes

Definitions

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

  1. 1.To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

  2. 2.To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.

  3. 3.To clip the beak or talons of a bird.

  4. 4.To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.A coping mechanism or self-delusion one clings to in order to endure a hopeless situation.(slang)

    • Just as it sounds, a Gymcel is an incel who goes to the gym a lot, which in their mind is a cope.
  2. 2.A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

  1. 1.An expression of spite towards someone who suffered a setback.

    • "The other guy cheated, I had no chance!" "Cope."
  2. 2.A contemptuous dismissal, implying that someone should deal with some problem on their own and that the speaker will not engage any further.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3930

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Uncommon
Literature
Rare

Related words

Etymology

From Middle English coupen, from Old French coper, couper (“to strike, to cut”).

The noun use went mainstream around 2020.

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