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Cope Definition & Meaning

cope
noun
  1. brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
  2. a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
verb
  1. come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

"Cope" in song lyrics

See how cope is used in real songs:

  • "Listen out or you go for broke, real soldiers always cope"
    4th Disciple f/ Beretta 9, ShoGun Assason — Swordz
  • "Somebody help me, I'm thinkin' I can't cope"
    51.50 — Suicyde
  • "I gotta get away, cause see, I can't cope"
    The Almighty RSO — One in the Chamba

Usage tips for "cope"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cope mean?
brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
What part of speech is cope?
Cope is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cope have?
Cope has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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