backup
noun/ˈbækˌʌp/
Frequency rank: #3,151 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
An extra copy or support kept in case the original fails.
Example sentence
Saving your important files as backup copies is a smart habit.
Synonyms & related words
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