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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Is backup the correct term to use?

Is back up the correct word?

How should I have written it?

I’ve run out of the floss I usually use but I have a back up that I bought and didn’t like. I can use that until Monday when the drug store opens.

I usually stock up on floss so when I finish one I have a backup.

thanks

  

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"Back up" is understandable, but not the best word for this situation. "

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"Back up" is understandable, but not the best word for this situation. A better word to use here might be "spare" or "extra." "...but I have a spare/an extra that I bought..." "...so when I use up one I have spares/extras."

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