upkeep
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noun \ˈəp-ˌkēp\Definition of UPKEEP
1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
See Examples of UPKEEP
- Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
- Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
- The yard requires very little upkeep.
- We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
First Known Use of UPKEEP
1884
Related to UPKEEP
- Synonyms
- care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation, maintenance
Rhymes with UPKEEP
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