maintenance
The word “maintenance” has 3 syllables: main-te-nance.
It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪntənəns/.
What is synonym and antonym for maintenance?
In the thesaurus, “maintenance” has 6 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for maintenance along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for maintenance
- care
- conservation
- preservation
- preserving
- supply
- upkeep
Antonyms for maintenance
- damage
- destruction
- disregard
- ignoring
- injury
- neglect
- negligence
Meanings of maintenance
- noun
- Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
- A tort committed when a third party who does not have a bona fide interest in a lawsuit provides help or acquires an interest to a litigant's lawsuit.
- Alimony, a periodical payment or a lump sum made or ordered to be made to a spouse after a divorce.
- Child support.
- Money required or spent to provide for the needs of a person or a family.
- The natural process which keeps an organism alive.
Example Sentences
- Regular maintenance of the car is essential to keep it running smoothly.
- The building requires annual maintenance to ensure safety and functionality.
- He is responsible for the maintenance of all the computers in the office.
- Proper maintenance of your home can prevent costly repairs in the future.
- The company schedules routine maintenance to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maintenance, such as: care, conservation, damage, destruction, disregard, ignoring, injury.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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palliatives
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- basis
- booze
- comfort
- confirmation
- consolation
- cosmetic
- cream
- drink
- ethanol
- explanation
- happiness
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- medicinals
- medicines
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- ointment
- pacifiers
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