fallback
Fallback (noun) means a backup plan or option to use if the main one fails. Example: “If the flight is cancelled, our fallback is to take the train.”
How to use fallback
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA plan B — something you can rely on if your first choice doesn't work out.
Word forms
fallbacks plural
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If the flight is cancelled, our _____ is to take the train.
Etymology
From the phrasal verb fall back, meaning to retreat to a secondary position.
Synonyms
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What does “fallback” mean?
The word “fallback” means a backup plan or option to use if the main one fails. In plain terms, a plan B — something you can rely on if your first choice doesn't work out.
How do you pronounce “fallback”?
“Fallback” is pronounced FAWL-bak (/ˈfɔːl.bæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “fallback” in a sentence?
Here is “fallback” used in a sentence: “If the flight is cancelled, our fallback is to take the train.”
What is another word for “fallback”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fallback” include plan B and recourse. Thesaurus:option.
What part of speech is “fallback”?
Depending on how it is used, “fallback” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “fallback” have?
“Fallback” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a backup plan or option to use if the main one fails.