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
Factor and backup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Factor" instead a noun "Backup".
Nearby Word: backing
Factor
Factor noun - A person who acts or does business for another.
Usage example: at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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| human | human backup | human factor |
| good | good backup | good factor |
| common | common backup | common factor |
| single | single backup | single factor |
| Other adjectives: obvious, main, supernatural, possible, extra, additional, significant, primary. | ||
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