backup - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of providing approval and support

Synonyms

• backing
• backup
• championship
• patronage

More generic

• approval
• approving
• blessing

Noun

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

Synonyms

• backup
• computer backup

More generic

• duplicate
• duplication

Noun

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

Synonyms

• accompaniment
• backup
• musical accompaniment
• support

More generic

• part
• voice

More specific

• descant
• discant
• vamp

Noun

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

Synonyms

• backup
• backup man
• fill-in
• relief
• reliever
• stand-in
• substitute

More generic

• compeer
• equal
• match
• peer

More specific

• alternate
• double
• locum
• locum tenens
• replacement
• stunt man
• stunt woman
• surrogate

Noun

an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

Synonyms

• backup

More generic

• accretion
• accumulation

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