English Explanatory Dictionary

upkeep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
verb
  1. To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpkip/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-upkeep.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-upkeep.wav

Word forms

upkeep upkeeps upkeeping upkept

Etymology

From up + keep.

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