Upkeep

Upkeep (N)

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpkiːp/

Word Meaning:

1. The process of maintaining something or the state of being maintained.
2. The cost or act of preserving or maintaining something.

Uses in Sentence:

1. Regular maintenance is crucial for the upkeep of the building.
2. The family struggled to afford the upkeep of their large estate.

Synonyms:

1. Maintenance, care, preservation, support, sustenance

Antonyms:

1. Neglect, abandonment, deterioration

Word Meaning in Hindi:

1. रख-रखाव (Rakh-rakhaav), पालन-पोषण (Paalan-poshan), देखभाल (Dekh-bhaal)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. इमारत का रख-रखाव करने के लिए नियमित देखभाल महत्वपूर्ण है। (Regular maintenance is crucial for the upkeep of the building.)