Word of the Day:  Cope
Channel: Ben Gooderham
Date: 20/04/2024

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Today's word of the day is 'cope'.  Cope can be both a regular verb and a noun.  As a verb, it means being able to manage a difficult situation quite successfully.  

As a noun, a cope is a long sleeveless item of clothing worn by Christian priests on special occasions.

The verb came from Old French and first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

The noun came from Latin and first appeared in English in the 13th century.

Some example sentences are:

‘He coped with the loss of his job by seeking support from friends and family.’

‘Sarah copes with her anxiety by engaging in regular exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.’

‘After carefully folding his cope, the priest placed it back in its ornate chest, ensuring its preservation for future ceremonies.’

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Sources:  

https://www.etymonline.com/   - Online Etymology Dictionary

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/ - Collins Online Dictionary

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/ - Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/  - Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries