Backup and Delegate

Backup

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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Synonyms for Backup

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

Nearby Word: backing

Delegate

Delegate noun - A person who acts or does business for another.
Usage example: the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests

Backup and delegate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backup" instead a noun "Delegate".

How words are described

single single backup single delegate
extra extra backup extra delegate
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