Maintained Definition & Meaning

maintained
adjective
  1. kept in good condition
  2. continued in your keeping or use or memory; "in...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered"

"Maintained" in song lyrics

See how maintained is used in real songs:

  • "They said a lot of thangs, but I chilled and maintained"
    Al-D — I'm Reaching
  • "And who maintained"
    Boot Camp Clik — Last Time
  • "Inequalities grew as power maintained"
    Cale Sampson — The Human Genome Project

Usage tips for "maintained"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "maintained" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for maintained to find words that pair well.

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