SpellRight › Spelling
Moderatecope
The correct spelling is cope.
How to pronounce cope
/kəʊp/
verbIPA: /kəʊp/
Say it like: Cop-e
The correct spelling is cope. To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult. For example: "I thought I would never be able to cope with life after the amputation, but I have learned how to be happy again."
Usage Examples
“I thought I would never be able to cope with life after the amputation, but I have learned how to be happy again.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
- 2.To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
- 3.To clip the beak or talons of a bird.
- 4.To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
- 5.To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.
noun
- 1.A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.
- 2.Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle.
- 3.The vault or canopy of the skies, heavens etc.
- 4.A covering piece on top of a wall exposed to the weather, usually made of metal, masonry, or stone, and sloped to carry off water.
- 5.(foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.