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backup vs surrogate

surrogate vs backup

backup and surrogate both are nouns.

backup is not an adjective while surrogate is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backup Yes No No No
surrogate Yes Yes No No
As nouns, surrogate is a hyponym of backup; that is, surrogate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than backup:
  • backup: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
  • surrogate: someone who takes the place of another person
Other hyponyms of backup include locum, locum tenens, double, alternate, replacement.
backup (noun) surrogate (noun)
the act of providing approval and support a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device someone who takes the place of another person
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) surrogate (adjective)
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
Difference between backup and surrogate

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