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mend vs upkeep

upkeep vs mend

mend and upkeep both are nouns.

mend is a verb but upkeep is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mend Yes No Yes No
upkeep Yes No No No
As nouns, upkeep is a hyponym of mend; that is, upkeep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mend:
  • mend: the act of putting something in working order again
  • upkeep: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
mend (noun) upkeep (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
mend (verb) upkeep (verb)
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
heal or recover
Difference between mend and upkeep

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