English Dictionary
Definition backup in British English
backup
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈbækʌp/
Example
I've got my mother as a backup in case the babysitter cancels.
Synonyms and related words
2
a copy of information on your computer that you make in case you lose the information
Example
a backup copy
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