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Backup (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Accompaniment
  • Musical Accompaniment
  • Support

Hypernyms

  • Part
  • Voice

Hyponyms

  • Vamp
  • Discant
  • Descant

Meaning 2

(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".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Computer Backup

Hypernyms

  • Duplication

Related Words

  • Back Up (verb)

Meaning 3

An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Accumulation

Related Words

  • Back Up (verb)

Meaning 4

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Relief
  • Reliever
  • Backup Man
  • Substitute
  • Fill-in
  • Stand-in

Hypernyms

  • Match
  • Peer
  • Equal
  • Compeer

Hyponyms

  • Double
  • Stunt Man
  • Stunt Woman
  • Alternate
  • Locum
  • Replacement
  • Surrogate
  • Locum Tenens

Meaning 5

The act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Patronage
  • Championship
  • Backing

Hypernyms

  • Blessing
  • Approving

Related Words

  • Back Up (verb)
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