Word
coping
Phoneticscop·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkoʊpɪŋ/
UK/kˈəʊpɪŋ/
Definitions
01managing stress
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Psychology
n. the way you deal with difficult feelings or stressful situations.
n. the psychological process of managing taxing circumstances and expending effort to solve personal or interpersonal problems.
“Exercise is a healthy coping mechanism for people who have stressful jobs.”
“The therapist focused on developing positive coping strategies to help the patient manage anxiety without relying on avoidance behaviours.”
02top of a wall
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical
n. the top layer of a brick or stone wall, often shaped to let rain run off.
n. the finishing or protective cap or top course of a masonry wall, typically sloped to shed water.
“The builder replaced the stone coping to stop water from leaking into the wall.”
“The architect specified a granite coping for the garden wall to ensure durability against the harsh coastal weather.”
Real-World Examples
“How are you coping with the hot weather?” “Here are your best DIY hacks for coping in a heatwave.” Etymology
From cope + -ing. The sense referring to a brick wall is cope (sense 2), used in the sense "dress in a cope," "to cover."
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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