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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
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Examples of upkeep in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of upkeep from the Web
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Namely, experts have said that New York politicians have favored starting new projects rather than maintaining old ones, as ribbon cutting looks more impactful on a resume than upkeep of an existing piece of infrastructure.
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The rent is manageable at $850, but Strauss also spends $400 to $600 a month to buy organic groceries, and another $100 per month for personal upkeep, including salon appointments for her hair, nails and eyebrows.
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Cars can cost up to $60,000 and constant upkeep is a must.
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Another lighthouse along Connecticut's coastline has a new owner, part of a growing list as the federal government seeks to shed responsibility for upkeep of the aging beacons.
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Trump’s maintained that European countries must pay their fair share for Nato’s upkeep.
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Eighty percent of the money collected is used for upkeep and improvements at the individual parks.
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The stately 70-year-old two-story clubhouse was eating up about $200,000 a year in maintenance, utilities, taxes and upkeep expenses.
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Having a larger deck that can accommodate more people allows for a livelier party, but a larger deck is more expensive, requires more upkeep, and often won't fit within the confines of your yard.
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First Known Use of upkeep
1884
UPKEEP Defined for English Language Learners
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: the process of keeping something in good condition : the care or maintenance of buildings, equipment, etc.
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: the act or cost of keeping something in good condition … “the rent is cheaper than what your old house costs in upkeep.” — Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game
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