MAINTENANCE
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Maintenance.
How to pronounce maintenance:
US
Maintenance - as a noun
Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
Example: "He wrote the manual on car care"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careupkeepHypernyms (Closely Related)
fixfixingfixturemendmendingrepairreparationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Means of maintenance of a family or group
Court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alimonyThe act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
Example: "They were in want of sustenance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sustainmentsustenancesustentationupkeepThe unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community
Example: "Unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminal maintenanceExample Sentences
"Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your car in good condition."
"The building requires constant maintenance to prevent deterioration."
"The maintenance of a healthy diet is important for overall well-being."
"The maintenance crew is responsible for cleaning and repairing the facilities."
"I need to schedule a maintenance appointment for my computer."
Word Game Points
Is MAINTENANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maintenance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MAINTENANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is MAINTENANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maintenance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMAINTENANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is MAINTENANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maintenance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMAINTENANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
