Backup and Provisory

Backup

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

Provisory and backup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provisory" instead an adjective "Backup".

Nearby Word: backing

Provisory

Provisory adjective - Serving in a position for the time being.
Usage example: a provisory legal adviser who will be replaced by a court-appointed public defender

Backup and provisory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backup" instead an adjective "Provisory".

Nearby Words: provision, proviso
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