Synonyms for
Backup
Definition
a copy of data or a system that can be used if the original fails or is lost
Synonyms & similar words
relief
backupman
patronage
support
standin
fillin
championship
musicalaccompaniment
reliever
substitute
backing
computerbackup
accompaniment
spare
reserve
substitute
standby
replacement
contingency
duplicate
replica
copy
second-string
alternate
auxiliary
supporting
secondary
additional
supplemental
extra
emergency
fallback
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a backup
- backup copy
- backup data
- backup plan
- backup system
- backup power
- backup file
- backup server
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'backup' often refers to a reserve or support. As a verb, 'back up' means to move backward or to support someone/something.
Example sentences
- I need to make a backup of my photos.
- The company has a backup generator in case of a power outage.
- We have a backup plan in case it rains on our picnic.
- I keep a backup set of keys in case I lose my original ones.
- The team has a backup quarterback in case the starter gets injured.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much. - Jim Rohn
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius