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back·up
 backup
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- pronunciation:
- baek
uhp
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an alternate, substitute, or copy kept in reserve.
With that damage to her hard drive, it's lucky she created a backup for the document she was working on. |
| definition 2: |
an accumulation or overflow caused by a blockage.
a backup in traffica sewage backup |
| related words: |
alternate, understudy |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
acting as a reserve; extra.
a backup baby-sitter- similar words:
- reserve
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| definition 2: |
accompanying, as musicians.
the singer and her backup band |
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auxiliary, substitute |
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