upkeep.
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
Meaning & usage
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
I would enjoy having a swimming pool, but I don't want to deal with the upkeep.
Where this word comes from
From up + keep.
To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
Do you know how to upkeep a boat?
Where this word comes from
From up + keep.
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