backup

Speech parts

1. backup - Noun

2. backup - Adjective

3. backup - Verb

Meaning

a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

the act of providing approval and support

(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

backing substitute stand-in championship support reserve extra relief spare patronage accompaniment reliever standby fill-in backup man
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Antonyms

arch cardinal prime grandee central octave
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Hypernyms

equal match voice approval accumulation blessing

Hyponyms

vamp double replacement alternate surrogate locum tenens

Phrases with the word

backup use-case persistent backup backup memory backup storage backup player backup scramble

Anagrams

upback

Examples

If you buy a DVD you have a copy. If you want a backup copy you buy another one. Jack Valenti

Always have a backup plan. Mila Kunis

Having Plan B is good. But if your obsessed with Plan A, u'll never need backup. Become Obsessed with ur goals, ur focus will bring results. Keshia Chante

What did Isabelle want?" Jace asked. Alec hesitated. "Isabelle says the Queen of the Seelie Court has requested an audience with us." "Sure," said Magnus. "And Madonna wants me as a backup dancer on her next world tour. Cassandra Clare

Sure. And Madonna wants me as a backup dancer on her next world tour. Cassandra Clare

I'm kind of a low-key guy. The spotlight doesn't suit me. I'm more of a side dish--cole slaw or French fries or a Wham! backup singer. Haruki Murakami

Close letter words and terms

backtranslation backtroll backtroller backup author backup band backup beeper