Defenition of the word back up
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Defenition of the word back up
- make a copy of (a computer file) esp. for storage in another place as a security cop; "You'd better back up these files!"
- move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down"
- become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
- establish as valid or genuine; "Can you substantiate your claims?"
- be supportive of; "Will you support me during the meeting?"
- establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
- make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security cop; "You''d better back up these files!"
- give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
- establish as valid or genuine
- become or cause to become obstructed
- make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
- move backwards from a certain position
- give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
Synonyms for the word back up
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- back
- back down
- back off
- choke
- choke off
- clog
- clog up
- congest
- foul
- substantiate
- support
Hyponyms for the word back up
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- advance
- aid
- assist
- back
- block
- boost
- buy at
- choke up
- crap up
- encourage
- endorse
- frequent
- further
- gum up
- help
- indorse
- lug
- patronise
- patronize
- promote
- second
- shop
- shop at
- silt
- silt up
- sponsor
- stuff
- undergird
Hypernyms for the word back up
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- affirm
- block
- close up
- confirm
- copy
- corroborate
- draw back
- impede
- jam
- move back
- obstruct
- obturate
- occlude
- pull away
- pull back
- re-create
- recede
- reenforce
- reinforce
- retire
- retreat
- substantiate
- support
- sustain
- withdraw
Antonyms for the word back up
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