Agent and Backup

Agent

Agent noun - A person who acts or does business for another.

Usage example: the sports agent negotiated a record-breaking contract for the baseball player

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Backup and agent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Backup" instead a noun "Agent".

Nearby Words: agency, agential

Backup noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.

Usage example: you didn't get the lead position, but you can be the backup to the chosen singer

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Agent and backup are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Agent" instead a noun "Backup".

Nearby Word: backing

human	human agent	human backup
old	old agent	old backup
good	good agent	good backup
full	full agent	full backup
Other adjectives: free, single, main, last, competent.

When Sonya tries to radio for backup: Johnny: While you're at it, why don't you call my agent?

Source: Film / Mortal Kombat
Dollhouse: FBI agent Paul Ballard, who constantly ignores proper procedure, shares sensitive case information with his neighbour, and charges into dangerous situations without preparation or backup.

Source: Idiot Hero / Live-Action TV
Somewhat of a Running Gag for the character as he asked to be a backup astrogator (he refuses) and to pretend to be a real estate agent (which he does).

Source: Literature / Prince Roger

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