🏚️up-keep

noun
/ˈʌpˌkiːp/

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example Sentences

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

Synonyms

maintenance, care, preservation, repair

Antonyms

neglect, abandonment

Collocations

house upkeep, car upkeep, regular upkeep

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