Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Backup.
Backup - as a noun
An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Example: "A traffic backup on the main street"
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Example: "The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backup manfill-inrelief9reliever11stand-insubstitute12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compeer13equal14match12peer6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accompaniment23musical accompanimentsupport11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6voice10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
Example: "He made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
computer backupThe act of providing approval and support
Example: "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backing16championship26patronage12Backup - as an adjective
Standby, reserve or extra.
Example: "I am only a backup player."
That is intended as a backup.
Example: "Make a backup copy of that file."
Supporting, reinforcing; of or related to accompaniment
Example Sentences
"I need to backup all my files before formatting my computer."
"Remember to backup your data regularly to avoid losing important information."
"Could you backup the documents on this external hard drive?"
"I always backup my photos to the cloud for extra security."
"Make sure to backup your important files to a USB drive."
Word Game Points
Is BACKUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backup is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKUP has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is BACKUP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backup is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKUP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is BACKUP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backup is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKUP has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
