upkeep — the process of keeping something in good condition; the cost or effort of maintaining something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of keeping something in good condition; the cost or effort of maintaining something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpkiːp/
Korean meaning: 유지, 관리; 유지비
Korean pronunciation: **업**킵
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend's designer handbag collection requires more upkeep than a vintage car.
- The swimming pool's upkeep became so expensive that we turned it into a giant flower pot.
- The university allocated a significant budget for the upkeep of laboratory equipment.
upkeep
NOUN//ˈʌpkiːp//
the process of keeping something in good condition; the cost or effort of maintaining something
A homeowner handles house upkeep by painting the front porch
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Garden upkeep means you barely sleep, but the beauty you keep!
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Origin
16세기에 up(위로) + keep(유지하다)가 합쳐진 복합어로, 원래는 '계속 유지하다'는 뜻이었지만 점차 '유지비'라는 명사 의미로도 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“My girlfriend's designer handbag collection requires more upkeep than a vintage car.”
“The swimming pool's upkeep became so expensive that we turned it into a giant flower pot.”
“The university allocated a significant budget for the upkeep of laboratory equipment.”
“Regular upkeep of the heating system prevented costly repairs later.”
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