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upkeep
noun up·keep \ˈəp-ˌkēp\
: the process of keeping something in good condition : the care or maintenance of buildings, equipment, etc.
Full 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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First Known Use of UPKEEP
1884
Related to UPKEEP
- Synonyms
- care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation, maintenance
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UPKEEP Defined for Kids
upkeep
noun up·keep \ˈəp-ˌkēp\
Definition of UPKEEP for Kids
: 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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