Backup and Extra

Backup

Backup noun - A crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement.

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Extra and backup are semantically related. in auxiliary topic. In some cases you can use "Extra" instead the word "Backup" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Word: backing

Extra noun - An interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original.

Usage example: that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand

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Backup and extra are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backup" instead the word "Extra" as an adjective or a noun.

old	old backup	old extra
free	free backup	free extra
little	little backup	little extra
main	main backup	main extra
Other adjectives: mere, silent, last, occasional, available, recent, generic, aforementioned.

The Rival: During the UFO incident, the King brings in Ace as backup and extra insurance 'just in case'.

Source: Webcomic / Katamari
The upside: two beams, so Alan's fine as long he has extra flares, flashbang grenades, and batteries as backup.

Source: Video Game / Alan Wake
Compositionally, duets are nice because the performers can harmonize, adding an extra layer to the song that would otherwise have to be achieved with backup singers.

Source: Let's Duet

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