backup vs equal

equal vs backup

backup and equal both are nouns.

backup is not an adjective while equal is an adjective.

backup is not a verb while equal is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
backup	Yes	No	No	No
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, equal is a hypernym of backup; that is, equal is a word with a broader meaning than backup:

backup: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
equal: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Other hypernyms of backup include compeer, match, peer.

backup (noun)	equal (noun)
the act of providing approval and support	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

backup (adjective)	equal (adjective)
	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

backup (verb)	equal (verb)
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	be identical or equivalent to
	be equal to in quality or ability

Difference between backup and equal

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