Word: upkeep
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: up
keep
Definition: To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
Morphemes:
Affix: up
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Functional; working.
Affix: keep
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: kepen
Language: enm
Decoded: kepen
Meaning: to keep, guard, look after, watch