Synonyms of maintenance

maintenance

noun

ˈmānt-nən(t)s 

as in preservation

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• preserving
• upkeep
• conservation
• keep
• conserving
• sustentation
• care and feeding
• support
• conservancy
• sustaining
• protection
• custody
• defense
• guardianship
• safeguarding
• guarding
• safekeeping
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• disregard
• ignoring
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• inattention
• harm
• demolition
• dereliction
• ruin
• hurt
• ruination

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of maintenance

These monthly maintenance cleans can help remove soil build-ups that can be a safe-haven for odor-causing bacteria. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

Vacuum is a can't-miss deal at 55 percent off for all your home maintenance needs, but the real winner is the Anlmz 3-in-1 Apple Charging Station that's 86 percent off thanks to a double discount. —Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024

Both firms deal with post-purchase issues like appropriate storage, insurance, and ongoing maintenance. —Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

At a bare minimum, townships must provide maintenance and repair to township roads and sewers. —Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024