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Discover LudwigThe word "back-up" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used as a verb or a noun to refer to a support system or an additional resource. For example: "I always keep a back-up of my important documents in case my computer crashes."
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back-up
noun
Alternative spelling of backup
Exact(13)
Back-up heater.
Back-up with iCloud.
Bring back-up clothes.
Enjoy singing back-up.
Back-up your data.
Have back-up financing.
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— came back up.
I peeked back up.
You stand back up.
He looked back up.
I bob back up.
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