backup

Meanings

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage;
• "a traffic backup on the main street"
• "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult);
• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
• (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"
• the act of providing approval and support;
• BACKUP n pl. -S a substitute

Synonyms

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

Scrabble Score: 16

backup is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

backup is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

backup is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

backup is a valid Words With Friends word

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