cope and manage share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. cope means “brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall”. manage means “be successful; achieve a goal”. manage is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈkoʊp/
1.n.brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
2.n.a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
3.v.succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
“We got by on just a gallon of gas”
/ˈmænədʒ/
1.v.be successful; achieve a goal
“She succeeded in persuading us all”
2.v.be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
“I can deal with this crew of workers”
3.v.succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
“We got by on just a gallon of gas”
| cope | manage | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊp/ | /ˈmænədʒ/ |
| Said | kohp | MAN-uhj |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| Letters | 4 | 6 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | verb |
| Senses | 3 | 7 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | header, coping | pull off, negociate, bring off |
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