BACKUP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BACKUP?

Need another word that means the same as “backup”? Find 32 synonyms for “backup” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Backup” are: accompaniment, musical accompaniment, support, computer backup, backing, championship, patronage, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute, help, assistance, aid, acting, replacement, deputy, reserve, surrogate, temporary, caretaker, alternative, locum, standby, stopgap, interim, provisional, pro tem, proxy, ancillary

Backup as a Noun

Definitions of "Backup" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “backup” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device.
• A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts.
• The procedure for making backup copies of files or other items of data.
• The act of providing approval and support.
• Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult.
• An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage.
• Help or support.
• A person or thing that can be called on if necessary; a reserve.
• A copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged.
• An accumulation of something caused by a blockage, as in traffic or water.
• A copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device.

Synonyms of "Backup" as a noun (32 Words)

accompaniment	An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another. We filed out to the accompaniment of the organ.
acting	The performance of a part or role in a drama. I d prefer him not to go into acting as it s such an insecure business.
aid	A resource. She walked with the aid of a Zimmer frame.
alternative	One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. There is no other alternative.
ancillary	Something which functions in a supplementary or supporting role. Undergraduate courses of three main subjects with related ancillaries.
assistance	A resource. His job was to give technical assistance over the phone.
backing	Something forming a back that is added for strengthening. A backing group.
backup man	All of the living human inhabitants of the earth.
caretaker	An official who performs the duties of an office temporarily. The club s caretaker manager.
championship	The position or title of the winner of a championship contest. The team s final match before the European championships.
computer backup	A machine for performing calculations automatically.
deputy	A coal mine official responsible for safety. His deputy has been largely running the business for the past year.
fill-in	Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult.
help	The action of helping someone to do something. There s no help for it.
interim	An interim dividend profit etc. In the interim I ll just keep my fingers crossed.
locum	Someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession.
musical accompaniment	A play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing.
patronage	A patronizing or condescending manner. A twang of self satisfaction even patronage about him.
pro tem	An argument in favor of a proposal.
provisional	A provisional stamp.
proxy	The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting. Britons overseas may register to vote by proxy.
relief	A representation of relief given by an arrangement of line or colour or shading. Raising money for famine relief.
reliever	A pitcher who enters the game in place of the previous pitcher. A reliever of anxiety.
replacement	Filling again by supplying what has been used up. A hip replacement.
reserve	A district that is reserved for particular purpose. Part of the marshes has been managed to create a splendid reserve full of birds.
stand-in	Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult.
standby	Readiness for duty or immediate deployment. Standbys are allowed to board when all the passengers with confirmed reservations are seated.
stopgap	Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency. Transplants are only a stopgap until more sophisticated alternatives can work.
substitute	An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced. A sheriff substitute.
support	Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation. A support band.
surrogate	A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office. She served as a surrogate for the President on a trip to South America.
temporary	A worker especially in an office hired on a temporary basis. To gain flexibility, companies are bringing in temporaries or contracting out work.

Usage Examples of "Backup" as a noun

• He discovered a backup in the toilet.
• A backup generator.
• I've got a security force as backup.
• There are long backups on all routes.
• A backup copy.
• Make a backup of any important files.
• A traffic backup on the main street.
• No police backup could be expected.
• Automatic online backup.
• He made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased.