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coping

Pronunciation: [ˈkoʊ.pɪŋ]

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Learn how to use coping in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mental health”

(verb) to handle or deal with difficult situations and emotions. It’s like finding ways to feel better when things are tough. Imagine a child learning how to feel okay when something bad happens, like losing a favorite toy.

Example

She is coping well after her pet passed away, finding comfort in happy memories.

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He is not coping very well with the stress from school and is feeling overwhelmed.

Example

How are you coping with everything that’s going on?

Context: “mental health”

(noun) the ways or methods someone uses to handle stress or difficult feelings. Think of it as tools in a toolbox that help you feel better during hard times.

Example

Her coping strategies, like talking with friends, help her stay calm.

Example

He doesn't have good coping skills, which makes it hard for him to handle challenges.

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What coping techniques do you use when things get stressful?

Context: “adaptation”

(verb) to manage or adapt to new conditions or changes in life. It's like when you learn to ride a bike after falling off a few times; you keep trying until you get it right.

Example

They are coping with the changes in their routine and adjusting to their new house.

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She is struggling to cope with the sudden changes in her life and feels lost.

Example

How are you coping with all the changes this year?

How to pronounce coping

Pronunciation: [ˈkoʊ.pɪŋ]

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