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coped

Coped (verb) means past tense of cope: dealt successfully with something difficult. Example: “She coped remarkably well with the sudden change in plans.”

verb
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Past tense of cope: dealt successfully with something difficult.
"She coped remarkably well with the sudden change in plans."

How to use coped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe past-tense form of "cope" — managed to handle a hard situation.

Common pairings
coped well coped with the loss
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Etymology

From cope + -ed. Piecewise doublet of caped, capped, and chaped.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “coped” mean?

The word “coped” means past tense of cope: dealt successfully with something difficult. In plain terms, the past-tense form of "cope" — managed to handle a hard situation.

How do you use “coped” in a sentence?

Here is “coped” used in a sentence: “She coped remarkably well with the sudden change in plans.”

What part of speech is “coped”?

“Coped” is a verb.

What is the meaning of coped?

"coped" (verb) means past tense of cope: dealt successfully with something difficult.

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