Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Backups.
Backups - as a noun
An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Example: "A traffic backup on the main street"
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Example: "The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backup manfill-inrelief9reliever11stand-insubstitute12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compeer13equal14match12peer6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accompaniment23musical accompanimentsupport11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6voice10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
Example: "He made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
computer backupThe act of providing approval and support
Example: "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backing16championship26patronage12Example Sentences
"I always make backups of my important files."
"The company lost all of its data because they didn't have any backups."
"He stored the backups in a secure location."
"It's crucial to have backups of your website in case of a server failure."
"The IT department regularly performs backups of the entire network."
Word Game Points
Is BACKUPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backups is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKUPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is BACKUPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backups is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKUPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is BACKUPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backups is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKUPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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