cope with something
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Meaning · English
Deal successfully with a difficult situation
Literally: handle or manage something
Register: neutral
Examples
She learned to cope with the stress of her new job
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “cope with something” mean?
Deal successfully with a difficult situation Literally: handle or manage something
Is “cope with something” formal or informal?
cope with something is generally neutral.