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Defenition of the word backup

    • Defenition of the word backup

      • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
      • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
      • the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
      • a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts
      • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
      • the act of providing approval and support
      • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
      • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
      • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
      • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

    Synonyms for the word backup

      • accompaniment
      • backing
      • backup man
      • championship
      • computer backup
      • encouragement
      • endorsement
      • fill-in
      • help
      • musical accompaniment
      • patronage
      • relief
      • reliever
      • sponsorship
      • stand-in
      • substitute
      • support

    Similar words in the backup

      • backup
      • backup's
      • backups

    Hyponyms for the word backup

      • alternate
      • descant
      • discant
      • double
      • locum
      • locum tenens
      • replacement
      • stunt man
      • stunt woman
      • surrogate
      • vamp

    Hypernyms for the word backup

      • accretion
      • accumulation
      • approval
      • approving
      • blessing
      • compeer
      • duplicate
      • duplication
      • equal
      • match
      • part
      • peer
      • voice

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