cope

Definition

  • n. a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
  • v. come to terms with

Word forms

Present participle
coping
Past participle
coped
Past tense
coped
Third person singular
copes

Example sentences

  1. vi.

    She had to cope with the stress of her new job while also studying for her exams.

  2. n.

    The monk wore a simple cope during the ceremony.