upkeeper
|up-keep-er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈʌpˌkiːpər/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌpˌkiːpə/
(upkeep)
maintenance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upkeeper' originates from the English word 'upkeep', where 'up-' meant 'upward' and 'keep' meant 'to maintain or preserve.'
Historical Evolution
'upkeep' transformed into 'upkeeper' to denote a person responsible for maintenance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'upkeep' referred to the act of maintaining, but 'upkeeper' evolved to mean the person responsible for such maintenance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person responsible for maintaining or taking care of something.
The upkeeper of the estate ensures everything is in perfect condition.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 07:15