relief vs backup

backup vs relief

relief and backup both are nouns.

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

As nouns, relief and backup are synonyms defined as:

relief and backup: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Other synonyms of relief include backup man, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute.

relief (noun)	backup (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped	the act of providing approval and support
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)	(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
assistance in time of difficulty	a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged	someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background	an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
a change for the better
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
(law) redress awarded by a court
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
a pause for relaxation

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