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repair vs upkeep

upkeep vs repair

repair and upkeep both are nouns.

repair is a verb but upkeep is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repair Yes No Yes No
upkeep Yes No No No
As nouns, upkeep is a hyponym of repair; that is, upkeep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than repair:
  • repair: the act of putting something in working order again
  • upkeep: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
repair (noun) upkeep (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
a frequently visited place the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
a formal way of referring to the condition of something
repair (verb) upkeep (verb)
give new life or energy to
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
set straight or right
move, travel, or proceed toward some place
make amends for; pay compensation for
Difference between repair and upkeep

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