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copy vs back up

back up vs copy

copy is a noun but back up is not a noun.

copy and back up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
copy Yes No Yes No
back up No No Yes No
As verbs, back up is a hyponym of copy; that is, back up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than copy:
  • copy: make a replica of
  • back up: make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
Other hyponyms of copy include manifold, multiply, imitate, trace, hectograph, clone, mimeo, mimeograph, roneo.
copy (noun) back up (noun)
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
material suitable for a journalistic account
copy (verb) back up (verb)
reproduce someone's behavior or looks establish as valid or genuine
make a replica of become or cause to become obstructed
reproduce or make an exact copy of make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
copy down as is move backwards from a certain position
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
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