noun
upkeep
UHP-keep
noun
1
The ongoing work or cost of keeping something in good condition.
"The upkeep of an old house can be expensive."
"Garden upkeep takes a few hours every weekend."
How to Use Upkeep
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat it takes — time, money, or effort — to maintain something properly.
Common pairings
cost of upkeep
property upkeep
regular upkeep
Word Forms
upkept past tense, upkeeps plural, upkeeps singular
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Etymology
From up + keep.