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upkeep vs service

service vs upkeep

upkeep and service both are nouns.

upkeep is not a verb while service is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upkeep Yes No No No
service Yes No Yes No
As nouns, service is a hyponym of upkeep; that is, service is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than upkeep:
  • upkeep: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
  • service: periodic maintenance on a car or machine
upkeep (noun) service (noun)
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence the act of public worship following prescribed rules
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
the act of mating by male animals
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
employment in or work for another
work done by one person or group that benefits another
(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
a means of serving
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
upkeep (verb) service (verb)
make fit for use
mate with
be used by; as of a utility
Difference between upkeep and service

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