Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An additional copy or support used when the primary one fails or is unavailable
Backup
/ˈbækʌp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Ensure you have a backup plan for the presentation.
Remember to backup your files before updating the software.
The team prepared a backup strategy for unexpected failures.
Etymology:
The term backup originates from the combination of back (meaning toward the rear) and up, associated with assisting or bringing something to its original form. First recorded in the mid-18th century, it denotes support or extra resources to safeguard against loss or failure.
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