Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of keeping something in a good condition or the process of preserving it from decay or breakdown.
Maintenance
/'meɪnt(ə)nən(t)s/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The car needs regular maintenance to run well.Home maintenance costs can add up quickly.
Etymology:
Late Middle English: from Old French maintenir, based on Latin manu tenere, meaning to hold in the hand. Manu refers to hand and tenere means to hold.
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