word
Backup
BA-kuhp
/ˈbæˌkʌp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
backup
Dictionary meaning
The act of providing approval and support.
Examples
- We made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased.
- A traffic backup on the main street.
Synonyms: patronage
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