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upkeep vs repair

repair vs upkeep

upkeep and repair both are nouns.

upkeep is not a verb while repair is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upkeep Yes No No No
repair Yes No Yes No
As nouns, repair is a hypernym of upkeep; that is, repair is a word with a broader meaning than upkeep:
  • upkeep: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
  • repair: the act of putting something in working order again
Other hypernyms of upkeep include fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation.
upkeep (noun) repair (noun)
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order the act of putting something in working order again
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence a frequently visited place
a formal way of referring to the condition of something
upkeep (verb) repair (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 upkeep and repair

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