Meaning & Definition of Stead in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A place, position, or role.

  Example Sentence: He stepped into her stead during the meeting.

• Definition: A person's advantage or benefit.

  Example Sentence: His experience in sales stood him in good stead for the promotion.

• Definition: In place of; instead.

  Example Sentence: They are using solar energy in stead of fossil fuels.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'stede', meaning 'place, site, or position'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• in someone's stead: in place of someone; as a substitute for someone.
• to stand in stead: to serve in a particular role or capacity.

Translations

• Spanish: lugar

• French: lieu

• German: Stelle

• Russian: место

Related Words

• steadfast: firm and constant; loyal.

• steady: stable; not moving or changing.

Slang Meanings of stead

• Meaning: to take the place of someone or something.

  Example Sentence: I'll be your stead if you can't make it to the party.