What is another word for maintenance?

Common synonyms for maintenance include upkeep, care, sustainment, sustentation, alimony.

What is the opposite of maintenance?

Antonyms of maintenance include neglect, disrepair, abandonment, deterioration, decay.

Synonyms for

Maintenance

Noun / ˈmeɪntʌnʌns / / ˈmeɪntnʌns / Another word for maintenance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of maintaining or preserving someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

upkeep care sustainment sustentation alimony sustenance criminalmaintenance upkeep care repair service restoration preservation conservation sustenance safeguarding protection management supervision oversight inspection examination audit checkup cleaning tidying polishing

Synonyms by register

Formal

upkeep preservation conservation servicing

Informal

fixing tending keeping up patching up

Literary

sustenance nurturing nurturance

Antonyms

neglect disrepair abandonment deterioration decay neglectfulness

Common collocations

routine maintenance
preventive maintenance
regular maintenance
maintenance schedule
maintenance costs
maintenance work
maintenance department
vehicle maintenance

Word family

noun maintenance

verb maintain

adjective maintainable

Usage note

Maintenance refers to the process of keeping something in good condition. It is often used in technical or practical contexts, such as for machinery or buildings.

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