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The bike needed maintenance after many rides.
What does Maintenance mean?
Maintenance means care that keeps things working.
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work done to keep something in good condition.
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Regular maintenance keeps the school garden tools working.
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The guide explained why maintenance prevents small problems from becoming larger ones.
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WordMaintenance.
Partnoun.
MeaningMaintenance means care that keeps things working.
ExampleExample: The bike needed maintenance after many rides.
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- mayn · tuh · nuns
- Strongest beat
- mayn
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- nuns
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- Put a little extra energy on mayn.
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maintain
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maintenance
Care that keeps something working.
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