May 20, 2011 - Word of the Day: cope

The verb "cope" is similar to "manage" or "deal with" We use it describe how a person takes care of a situation, usually a difficult situation. For example:

• She's not coping very well with the death of her mother.
• How do you cope with three jobs?
• How long has he had to cope with his disease?
• I can't cope with this!
• People who cope with their problems through alcohol or drugs are just creating more problems for themselves.

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